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MONOMID
Nylon Monofilament
Non-Absorbable Suture
803 NE 25th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232 USA
phone
fax
www.cpmedical.com
503 232-1555
503 230-9993
DESCRIPTION
Monomid® is a non-absorbable, sterile surgical suture
composed of the long-chain aliphatic polymers Nylon type
6 or Nylon type 6/6. Monofilament Nylon suture may be
either dyed black (logwood), dyed blue (FD&C Blue No.2) or
white (undyed).
CHARACTERISTICS
Nylon exhibits:
• Uniform diameter of the suture
• Maximum flexibility of the strand
• Excellent and consistent knot security
• Minimal memory
INDICATIONS
Monomid® suture is indicated for use in general soft
tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in
cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Due to the gradual loss of tensile strength that may occur
over prolonged periods in vivo, nylon surgical sutures
should not be used where permanent retention of tensile
strength is required.
TENSILE STRENGTH
As with any nylon suture, though not absorbed,
progressive hydrolysis of the suture in vivo may result
in gradual loss of tensile strength over time. Nylon
suture should not be used where permanent retention
of tensile strength is required.
COLOR(s)
Black or Blue
PACKAGING
Monomid® is available in USP sizes 12-0 through 5
(metric sizes 0.1-7). Monomid® is available with
needles in one dozen boxes, or in veterinary suture
cassettes. Three dozen suture boxes available on
customer request.
PUB156/061812-02
CP MEDICAL
ETHICON
COVIDIEN
SHARPOINT / LOOK
Ethilon^
Monosof/Dermalon^^
Nylon
^trademark of
Ethicon Inc
^^trademark of
Covidien
^^^ trademark of
Angio Tech
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