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379248 SS 3M 3.08 CBR00014i
Monocryl
™
91% Suture RemainingCaprosyn
™
3% Suture Remaining
100U
100U
Advantages of Caprosyn
™
Over Gut Suture
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Lower Tissue Reactivity – Synthetic suture is inherently less reactive and may reduce the chances of scarring and adhesions.
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Suture Integrity – Caprosyn
™
maintains integrity aer multiple passes whereas Gut suture may fray aer multiple passes.
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Predictable Strength and Absorption Proles – Gut may display inconsistent strength and absorption proles based
on the variable factors involved in enzymatic absorption and in the gut material itself.
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Less Tissue Drag – Monolament surface of Caprosyn
™
results in less tissue drag than the twisted surface of Gut suture.
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Superior Handling – Caprosyn
™
is extremely easy to handle and tie compared to Gut suture.
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Superior Strength Out-of-Package – Caprosyn
™
is stronger out-of-package and provides secure wound approximation
for ten days.
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Reduced Potentiation of Infection – e enzymatic degradation of Gut suture is reactive to the host tissue and
typically results in greater bacterial presence than Caprosyn
™
, which is degraded by hydrolysis.
Frequent Uses
Plastic Surgery, General Subcuticular Closure, OB/GYN, Urological and ENT.
Indications
Indicated for use in general so tissue approximation and/or ligation, but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological
surgery, microsurgery, or ophthalmic surgery.
Contraindications
Being absorbable, Caprosyn
™
suture should not be used where extended approximation of tissue is required. Users should
be familiar with surgical procedures and techniques involving absorbable sutures.
Specifications
Composition Glycolide, Caprolactone, Trimethylene Carbonate and Lactide
Sizes 6/0 – 1
Color Undyed & Violet
Units Per Box 1 dozen, 2 dozen, 3 dozen
Lengths 18, 30, 36, 60-inch lengths, as well as Pre-Cut and Reels
Absorption Prole Essentially Complete in 56 days
Tensile Strength 60% USP Knot Pull at 5 days
20
–30% USP Knot Pull at 10 days
Needle Availability Extensive variety of types, shapes, and lengths
Caprosyn
™
vs. Monocryl
™
56 days post implantation (under magnification)