Q-Close Mono

Material polymer

Poligecaprone 25 (copolymer of glycolide and caprolactone)

Structure

Monofilament

Suture type

Synthetic, Absorbable

Colour

Violet or Undyed

Gauge sizes available

U.S.P. 5/0 to 2 (Metric 1.0 to 5.0)

Tensile strength retention

Mass absorption

By hydrolysis. Absorption is essentially complete between 90 and 120 days.

Sterilisation method

Ethylene oxide

Indications

Q-close™ Mono sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation.