Further Information:

• Physical material: Poliglecaprone 25 (copolymer of glycolide and epsilon–caprolactone).
• Construction: Monofilament.
• Absorbable / Non–absorbable: Absorbable.
• Tensile Strength (Wound Support) Medium Term (3–4 weeks).
• Absorption time: Completely absorbed in 91–119 days.

Specification:

Tensile Strength Retention in Tissue:

Undyed
50–60% of original strength remains at 1 week.
20–30% of original strength remains at 2 weeks.

Dyed
60–70% of original strength remains at 1 week.
30–40% of original strength remains at 2 weeks.

Monocryl™ Plus Sutures with Irgacare^® MP (triclosan) are effective against the pathogens most commonly associated with surgical site infections:¹²³
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Staphylococcus epidermidis
• Methicillin–resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
• Methicillin–resistant Staphylococcus aureusepidermidis (MRSE)
• Escherichia coli
• Klebsiella pneumoniae

¹ Wang ZX, Jiang CP, Cao Y, Ding DT. Systematic Review and meta–analysis of triclosan–coated sutures for the prevention of surgical site infection. British Journal of Surgery 2013:100:465–473
² Edmiston CE, Daoud FC, Leaper D. Is there an evidence–based argument for embracing an antimicrobial (triclosan) coated suture technology to reduce the risk for surgical site infections?: A meta–analysis. Surgery 2103:154;89–100
³ Monocryl Plus IFU (instructions for use)