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Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. introduces Monosyn® suture made by Braun. Monosyn is an absorbable monofilament suture made from glyconate.
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Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. introduces Monosyn® suture made by Braun.Monosyn is an absorbable monofilament suture made from glyconate. Monosynretains 50 percent of tensile strength up to 14 days, and has exceptionalknot security and knot tensile strength, the company says. Monosyn passesthrough tissue smoothly and has a braided suture "feel".
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