Wound Closure

Monosof™ Monofilament Nylon Sutures

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Overview

Monosof™ monofilament nylon sutures are inert, nonabsorbable, sterile surgical sutures, which are available either dyed black, with Logwood extract, or undyed (clear).

Monosof™ sutures are used in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation.

Features

Structure	Monofilament
Suture Type	Non-Absorbable
Composition	Nylon
Coating	Uncoated
Colour	Monosof™ suture: Black, Clear
Tensile Strength	Gradual loss over time
Absorption Profile	Permanent
Sizes	Monosof™ suture: 2 through 11-0
Indications	Monosof™ monofilament nylon suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation.
Contraindications	Due to the gradual loss of tensile strength which may occur over prolonged periods in vivo, nylon sutures should not be used where permanent retention of tensile strength is required.
Box Quantities	1, 2 or 3 dozen

Monosof™ codes can be identified with codes beginning with:

N, SN, CN

Structure	Monofilament
Suture Type	Non-Absorbable
Composition	Nylon
Coating	Uncoated
Colour	Monosof™ suture: Black, Clear
Tensile Strength	Gradual loss over time
Absorption Profile	Permanent
Sizes	Monosof™ suture: 2 through 11-0
Indications	Monosof™ monofilament nylon suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation.
Contraindications	Due to the gradual loss of tensile strength which may occur over prolonged periods in vivo, nylon sutures should not be used where permanent retention of tensile strength is required.
Box Quantities	1, 2 or 3 dozen

Monosof™ codes can be identified with codes beginning with:

N, SN, CN

Technical Information Sheet

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Waterfall, Midrand, Gauteng

1685

South Africa

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