General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation in all specialties, where an absorbable material is indicated.
Each pack contains 24 sutures. Different sutures variants can be seen on the "Suture Range" tab. If there is a suture you cannot find, please contact us and we will try and supply it for you.
| Composition | Colour | Range | Characteristic |
| Monofilament suture made of Glycolide and ε−caprolactone | Violet and Natural | 6/0 to 2 USP | Absorbable, monofilament, synthetic, high tensile strength, excellent handling properties, mid-term healing |
Monolac monofilament is a mid-term absorbable, synthetic suture made of glycolide and ε-Caprolactone, available in natural colour for the closure of superficial wounds and in violet for all other indications, when a mid-term monofilament is needed.
During absorption the material elicited only a very slight inflammation.
The material is degraded into adipic acid, which is completely metabolised in the body. The process begins with a loss of tensile strength, followed by a loss of mass at a later stage.
Suture Range
Please find our available sutures below. We have created a number of useful guides for identifying our needles & comparing with other suture brands. If there is a suture you cannot find, please contact us and we will try and supply it for you.
Understanding Vitrex Sutures
Needle Guide | Understanding The Packaging
Got a different brand? Use our guide to find the Vitrex equivalent.
Competitor Thread Comparison | Competitor Needle Comparison
| Code | USP | EP | Length | Needle Type | Needle Length | Pcs / pack | Price (ex-VAT) |
| MN 0252 | 5/0 | 1 | 5/0 | HR | 13mm | 24 | £44.78 |
| MN 0256 | 5/0 | 1 | 5/0 | HR | 18mm | 24 | £44.78 |
| MN 0257 | 4/0 | 1.5 | 4/0 | HR | 18mm | 24 | £44.78 |
| MN 0262 | 3/0 | 2 | 3/0 | HR | 22mm | 24 | £44.78 |
| MN 0275 | 0 | 3.5 | 0 | HR | 35mm | 24 | £51.18 |
| MN 0610 | 2/0 | 3 | 2/0 | FR | 27mm | 24 | £55.83 |
| MN 0201 | 6/0 | 0.7 | 6/0 | DS | 12mm | 24 | £51.76 |
| MN 0202 | 5/0 | 1 | 5/0 | DS | 12mm | 24 | £50.59 |
| MN 0204 | 6/0 | 0.7 | 6/0 | DS | 15mm | 24 | £50.01 |
| MN 0205 | 5/0 | 1 | 5/0 | DS | 15mm | 24 | £50.01 |
| MN 0206 | 4/0 | 1.5 | 4/0 | DS | 15mm | 24 | £50.01 |
| MN 0208 | 5/0 | 1 | 5/0 | DS | 15mm | 24 | £53.50 |
| MN 0209 | 4/0 | 1.5 | 4/0 | DS | 15mm | 24 | £53.50 |
| MN 0213 | 6/0 | 0.7 | 6/0 | DS | 19mm | 24 | £50.01 |
| MN 0214 | 5/0 | 1 | 5/0 | DS | 19mm | 24 | £50.01 |
| MN 0215 | 4/0 | 1.5 | 4/0 | DS | 19mm | 24 | £50.01 |
| MN 0216 | 3/0 | 2 | 3/0 | DS | 19mm | 24 | £50.01 |
| MN 0211 | 4/0 | 1.5 | 4/0 | DS | 19mm | 24 | £50.01 |
| MN 0212 | 3/0 | 2 | 3/0 | DS | 19mm | 24 | £50.01 |
| MN 0222 | 4/0 | 1.5 | 4/0 | DS | 25mm | 24 | £50.01 |
| MN 0223 | 3/0 | 2 | 3/0 | DS | 25mm | 24 | £50.01 |
| MN 0224 | 2/0 | 3 | 2/0 | DS | 25mm | 24 | £50.01 |
| MN 0227 | 3/0 | 2 | 3/0 | DS | 30mm | 24 | £51.18 |
| MN 0230 | 6/0 | 0.7 | 6/0 | DSM | 12mm | 24 | £73.27 |
| MN 0231 | 5/0 | 1 | 5/0 | DSM | 12mm | 24 | £70.95 |
| MN 0232 | 4/0 | 1.5 | 4/0 | DSM | 12mm | 24 | £70.95 |
| MN 0234 | 5/0 | 1 | 5/0 | DSM | 15mm | 24 | £68.62 |
| MN 0235 | 4/0 | 1.5 | 4/0 | DSM | 15mm | 24 | £68.62 |
| MN 0237 | 4/0 | 1.5 | 4/0 | DSM | 19mm | 24 | £68.04 |
| MN 0238 | 3/0 | 2 | 3/0 | DSM | 19mm | 24 | £68.04 |
| MN 0240 | 4/0 | 1.5 | 4/0 | DSM | 19mm | 24 | £68.04 |
| MN 0248 | 3/0 | 2 | 3/0 | DSM | 25mm | 24 | £68.04 |
| MN 0249 | 2/0 | 3 | 2/0 | DSM | 25mm | 24 | £68.04 |
| MN 0456 | 3/0 | 2 | 3/0 | GS | 50mm | 24 | £61.06 |
| MN 0465 | 4/0 | 1.5 | 4/0 | GS | 60mm | 24 | £61.06 |
| MN 0466 | 3/0 | 2 | 3/0 | GS | 60mm | 24 | £61.06 |
Technical Specifications
| Indication | General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation in all specialties, where an absorbable material is indicated. |
| Contraindication | Monolac monofilament should not be used in tissues subject to expansion, stretching or distension, or which might require long-term mechanical support. |
| Sizes | 6/0 to 2 USP |
| Structure | Monofilament |
| Absorption method | Hydrolysis |
| Strength Retention Profile |
Mid-term healing (30 days) 1 Day 100% 7 Days 60% violet/50% natural 14 Days 30% violet/20% natural |
| Mass Absorption profile |
90-120 days |
Brochures
Overall Brochure
Monolac Monofilament Needle & Thread Brochure
Understanding Vitrex Sutures
Needle Guide | Understanding The Packaging
Got a different brand? Use our guide to find the Vitrex equivalent.