Monocryl Absorbable Sutures

Monocryl sutures from Johnson & Johnson are monofilament absorbable sutures made from poliglecaprone 25, engineered for smooth tissue passage and reliable short-term wound support. Surgeons reach for Monocryl in subcuticular closures and soft tissue approximation where a pliable, low-drag monofilament matters — it slides through tissue with minimal resistance and knots down predictably, without the wicking or tissue-drag associated with braided materials.

The absorption profile is what defines this suture. Monocryl retains roughly 50–60% of its tensile strength at one week and around 20–30% at two weeks, with essentially complete absorption by hydrolysis within 91 to 119 days. That makes it a common choice for procedures needing dependable early holding strength followed by full breakdown — dermal and subcuticular closures, gastrointestinal work, and general soft tissue ligation.

Our selection covers the precision reverse cutting needle configurations clinicians ask for. The undyed Y494G pairs a 13 mm 3/8-circle needle with an 18-inch strand for delicate facial and cosmetic closures, while the Y426H offers a 19 mm needle with a longer 27-inch suture for broader field work. The Y513G comes violet-dyed for high-visibility placement, and for surgical sites where antibacterial protection is a priority, Monocryl Plus (MCP494G) incorporates Irgacare MP (triclosan) to inhibit bacterial colonization of the suture.

Undyed versus violet is a visibility choice: undyed disappears in subcuticular and cosmetic closures, violet aids identification in deeper tissue. All are uncoated monofilaments mounted on stainless steel needles. Browse individual configurations above to match needle size, strand length, and dye to your procedure.