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- Weight: 0.15 lb
- Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 5-0, Black, 18", Needle SS-24, ¼ Circle, 1 dz/bx
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Frequently asked questions
Is high-quality Nylon 6/6.6 used?
Yes, the MONOSOF™ sutures are made from nonabsorbable Nylon 6 and Nylon 6.6. These high-quality materials are long-chain aliphatic polymers, ensuring the suture is inert and provides reliable, lasting support for soft tissue approximation.
Medtronic’s advanced extrusion process enhances the performance of these sutures, delivering several key benefits:
- Uniform Diameter: Ensures consistent performance and predictable passage through tissue.
- Superior Handling: Features maximum strand flexibility and minimal memory, making the suture easier to manage during surgical procedures.
- Excellent Knot Security: Designed to provide consistent knotting strength and security, resulting in snug and flattened knots.
Is the suture memory minimal for easy handling?
Yes, the Medtronic MONOSOF monofilament nylon sutures are specifically designed with superior handling characteristics for ease of use in surgical settings. They are composed of nonabsorbable Nylon 6 and Nylon 6.6 polymers.
Key features that optimize handling include:
- Minimal Memory: This significantly reduces coiling tendencies, allowing for easier manipulation and precise placement.
- Maximum Flexibility: The strand offers high maneuverability during procedures.
- Uniform Diameter: Ensured by an advanced extrusion process, this guarantees consistent performance as the suture passes through tissue.
These characteristics contribute to excellent knot security, facilitating the creation of snug, flattened knots with consistent strength.
Are these sutures suitable for specialized surgeries?
Yes, these MONOSOF monofilament nylon sutures are specifically designed for high-precision surgical work. They are indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, and highly suitable for critical specialized fields, including:
- Cardiovascular surgery
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Neurological surgery
Crafted from inert, nonabsorbable Nylon 6 and Nylon 6.6 long-chain polymers, these sutures offer lasting support. Key features ensuring consistent performance in specialized procedures include:
- Superior Handling: They provide maximum strand flexibility and minimal memory for precise manipulation.
- Excellent Knot Security: Engineered to deliver excellent and consistent knotting strength, resulting in secure, snug, and flattened knots.
- Uniformity: An advanced extrusion process ensures a uniform diameter across the strand, crucial for predictable performance.
Are these nonabsorbable sutures suitable for lasting support?
Yes, the Medtronic MONOSOF™ sutures are nonabsorbable surgical sutures, providing lasting support for soft tissue approximation and ligation.
Key features related to their permanence include:
- Material: They are made from inert, long-chain aliphatic polymers (Nylon 6 and Nylon 6.6).
- Durability: The nonabsorbable construction ensures they maintain their high tensile strength over time, as they are not degraded or absorbed by the body.
They are indicated for general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, and are suitable for specialized procedures in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.
What range of fine suture sizes is available?
The Medtronic Monosof Dermalon sutures are available in a comprehensive range of fine sizes, suitable for precision work across various surgical fields, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.The available sizes span from 5-0 up to 11-0. This range provides options for both general soft tissue approximation and highly delicate procedures requiring the finest gauges.
Are high-precision spatula needles used?
Yes, these Medtronic MONOSOF sutures are designated as Premium Spatula Sutures and are supplied with specialized, high-precision surgical needles.
This specialized design is crucial for accurate and controlled tissue passage, making the sutures highly suitable for delicate and precision-focused applications, including:
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Neurological surgery
- Cardiovascular surgery
The available needle configurations ensure customization for various surgical requirements, with curvatures including:
- ¼ Circle
- ½ Circle
- 3/8 Circle
- Compound Circle
Are different suture lengths available?
Yes, the MONOSOF monofilament nylon sutures are available in several lengths to accommodate various surgical requirements. The available lengths are:
- 6 inches
- 8 inches
- 12 inches
- 18 inches
How many sutures are packaged per box?
The Medtronic Monosof Dermalon Sutures are packaged consistently across all available configurations.
Each box contains:
- 1 dozen (12) sterile surgical sutures.
This standard quantity applies regardless of the specific suture gauge, length, or premium spatula needle configuration selected.
Are these Monosof Dermalon sutures sterile and factory new?
Yes, these Medtronic Monosof Dermalon sutures are sterile surgical sutures and are supplied in Factory New condition.
They are engineered for consistent performance in critical procedures:
- Material: Composed of inert, nonabsorbable monofilament nylon (Nylon 6 and Nylon 6.6 long-chain aliphatic polymers), which provides lasting support for tissue approximation and ligation.
- Performance: Manufactured using an advanced extrusion process for a uniform diameter, maximum flexibility, and minimal memory. They are designed for excellent knot security, producing snug and flattened knots.
- Applications: Indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including specialized fields like cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.
Is high-quality monofilament nylon used?
Yes, these are premium MONOSOF™ monofilament nylon sutures, engineered for lasting support and predictable performance. They are composed of the inert, nonabsorbable long-chain aliphatic polymers Nylon 6 and Nylon 6.6.
Key features related to their quality and performance include:
- Advanced Extrusion: Guarantees a uniform diameter for consistent handling.
- Superior Handling: Offers maximum strand flexibility and minimal memory, making manipulation easier during surgical procedures.
- Excellent Knot Security: Provides consistent knotting strength, allowing for snug, flattened, and highly secure knots.

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