SXMP2B408: 3-0 Stratafix PS-2 12"
Barbed monofilament, absorbable barbed (pds plus, monocryl plus or polypropylene) suture. Typically used for knotless closure.
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Specs
- Product code
- SXMP2B408
- Brand
- Stratafix
- Material
- Barbed (PDS Plus, Monocryl Plus or polypropylene)
- Structure
- Barbed monofilament
- Size (USP)
- 3-0 (size chart)
- Length
- 12"
- Needle
- PS-2, double-armed (needle on each end)
- Color
- Undyed
- Absorbed
- PDS Plus: 182–238 days. Monocryl Plus: 91–119 days. Polypropylene: not absorbed
- Strength
- PDS Plus: about 42 days of wound support. Monocryl Plus: about 21 days. Polypropylene: permanent
Barbs grip tissue so no knots are needed. The PDS Plus and Monocryl Plus versions contain triclosan, an antibacterial.
Other 3-0 Stratafix codes
SXMP1B103 PS-1 · SXMP1B438 RB-1
Same size and needle, other materials
1669H Ethilon · MCP497 Monocryl · Y427H Monocryl · Y497G Monocryl · 1630 Plain gut · 8687 Prolene · 8687H Prolene · 1679H Perma-Hand silk
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Sources
- Ethicon Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Sutures chart, US
- Ethicon vs Medtronic Suture Comparison Chart (J&J MedTech)
Always check the package insert for the product you're using.