Surgicryl Monofilament

Surgicryl Monofilament is a slowly absorbed, monofilament suture material that provides long-term tissue support. The uncoated suture material with microscopically uniform diameter passes smoothly through tissue and is very easy to knot. The individually sterile packed needle and thread combinations are available in a range of thicknesses and lengths.

Advantages of Surgicryl monofilament

• Minimal tissue reaction
• Smooth passage through skin with no sawing effect
• No capillary effect
• Easy to use
• Wide spectrum of activity
• High tensile strength

Product details

• Surgicryl Monofilament
• Slowly absorbable, monofilament suture material
• Absorbed by hydrolysis
• Completely absorbed after 180 – 210 days
• Still approximately 50% of tensile strength remains after 42 days
• Material: Polydioxanon
• Uncoated
• Colour: purple
• Length: 45 or 75cm
• Box with 12 individually packed needle-and-thread combinations

Applications of Surgicryl Monofilament

Adaptation of soft tissue in general surgery, visceral surgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, gynaecology, plastic surgery and urology. Suitable for abdominal wall closure.