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Monolac monofilament

Monolac monofilament is a mid-term absorbable, synthetic suture made of glycolide and ε-Caprolactone, available in natural colour for the closure of superficial wounds and in violet for all other indications, when a mid-term monofilament is needed.

During absorption the material elicited only a very slight inflammation.

The material is degraded into adipic acid, which is completely metabolised in the body. The process begins with a loss of tensile strength, followed by a loss of mass at a later stage.

Specifications

Indication:

General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation in all specialties, where an absorbable material is indicated.

Contraindication:

Monolac monofilament should not be used in tissues subject to expansion, stretching or distension, or which might require long-term mechanical support.

Sizes:

6/0 to 2 USP

Structure:

Monofilament

Absorption method:

Hydrolysis

Strength Retention Profile:

SHORT-TERM HEALING (30 days)

1 Day 100%
7 Days

60% violet/50% natural

14 Days

30% violet/20% natural

Mass Absorption profile:

90 – 120 days

Product Specification Sheet

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