This synthetic absorbable monofilament has excellent pliability and handling characteristics. At 7 days it retains 42 – 76% tensile strength, 36 – 52% at 14 days and is essentially absorbed at 90 days. These characteristics make it very popular for subcuticular closure and soft tissue approximation. Available in undyed/clear or violet.

Monofilament:
Undyed (clear)
Dyed (violet)

In Vivo Strength Retention:
42-76% at 7 days
36-52% at 14 days

Mass Absorption:
Essentially complete by 90 days

Sharpoint Monoderm Sutures – Absorbable, Monofilament, Box of 12.
Y492N – Undyed, 6-0, 18″/45cm, Precision Reverse Cutting, 13mm, 3/8 Circle
Y493N – Undyed, 5-0, 18″/45cm, Precision Reverse Cutting, 13mm, 3/8 Circle
Y494N – Undyed, 4-0, 18″/45cm, Precision Reverse Cutting, 13mm, 3/8 Circle
Y495N – Undyed, 5-0, 18″/45cm, Precision Reverse Cutting, 19mm, 3/8 Circle
Y496N – Undyed, 4-0, 18″/45cm, Precision Reverse Cutting, 19mm, 3/8 Circle
Y497N – Undyed, 3-0, 18″/45cm, Precision Reverse Cutting, 19mm, 3/8 Circle
Y463N – Violet Dyed, 5-0, 18″/45cm, Precision Reverse Cutting, 13mm, 3/8 Circle