Monocryl
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Monocryl is a synthetic, absorbable suture, manufactured and trademarked by Ethicon
. It is composed of poliglecaprone 25, which is a copolymer of glycolide and epsilon-caprolactone
. It comes both dyed (violet) and undyed (clear), and is a monofilament suture.
It is generally used for soft-tissue approximation and ligation. It is used frequently for subcuticular dermis closures of the face. It has less of a tendency to exit through the skin after it breaks down, such as Vicryl
. It is contraindicated for use in cardiovascular and neurologic tissues, and for usage in ophthalmic and microsurgery.
Monocryl has a low tissue reactivity, maintains high tensile strength, and has a half-life of 7 to 14 days. At 1 week, its in vivo tensile strength is at 50-60% undyed (60-70% dyed), at 2 weeks its 20-30% undyed (30-40% dyed), and is essentially completely hydrolyzed by 91–119 days. When removed from the package, it has a high degree of "memory", or coil. It is slippery, making it easier to pass than a braided suture. It has a consistency close to nylon suture material. It is rarely used for percutaneous skin closure, and is not used in areas of high tension (e.g. fascia
).
Ethicon Inc.
Ethicon, Inc. is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. It was incorporated as a separate company under the Johnson & Johnson umbrella in 1949 to expand and diversify the Johnson & Johnson product line....
. It is composed of poliglecaprone 25, which is a copolymer of glycolide and epsilon-caprolactone
Caprolactone
ε-Caprolactone or simply caprolactone is a cyclic ester, a member of the lactone family, with a seven-membered ring with the formula 5CO2. This colorless liquid is miscible with most organic solvents...
. It comes both dyed (violet) and undyed (clear), and is a monofilament suture.
It is generally used for soft-tissue approximation and ligation. It is used frequently for subcuticular dermis closures of the face. It has less of a tendency to exit through the skin after it breaks down, such as Vicryl
Vicryl
Vicryl is an absorbable, synthetic, braided suture, manufactured by Ethicon Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. It is indicated for soft tissue approximation and ligation. The suture holds its tensile strength for approximately three to four weeks in tissue, and is completely absorbed by...
. It is contraindicated for use in cardiovascular and neurologic tissues, and for usage in ophthalmic and microsurgery.
Monocryl has a low tissue reactivity, maintains high tensile strength, and has a half-life of 7 to 14 days. At 1 week, its in vivo tensile strength is at 50-60% undyed (60-70% dyed), at 2 weeks its 20-30% undyed (30-40% dyed), and is essentially completely hydrolyzed by 91–119 days. When removed from the package, it has a high degree of "memory", or coil. It is slippery, making it easier to pass than a braided suture. It has a consistency close to nylon suture material. It is rarely used for percutaneous skin closure, and is not used in areas of high tension (e.g. fascia
Fascia
A fascia is a layer of fibrous tissue that permeates the human body. A fascia is a connective tissue that surrounds muscles, groups of muscles, blood vessels, and nerves, binding those structures together in much the same manner as plastic wrap can be used to hold the contents of sandwiches...
).