Ethicon Y496G 4-0 MONOCRYL Undyed 1X18" PS-2 19mm BX/12 OPEN BOX - FULL

Ethicon MONOCRYL® 4-0 Suture | Y496G | 19mm PS-2 Needle | 18" Undyed | BX/12

The Ethicon Y496G is the global gold standard for absorbable monofilament sutures. Composed of Poliglecaprone 25, MONOCRYL® is specifically engineered to provide high initial tensile strength followed by rapid absorption, making it the premier choice for deep and superficial soft tissue approximation where long-term permanent stay-sutures are undesirable.

The 4-0 undyed monofilament is particularly valued in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery for its "glass-smooth" passage through tissue, which virtually eliminates the "sawing" effect and inflammatory response common with braided materials. This results in superior wound healing and minimal scarring.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Brand: MONOCRYL®

• Model / REF: Y496G

• Suture Size: 4-0 (1.5 metric)

• Length: 18 Inches (45 cm)

• Material: Poliglecaprone 25 (Monofilament)

• Color: Undyed (Clear)

• Needle: 19mm, 3/8 Circle PS-2 (Plastic Surgery)

• Needle Point: Prime Reverse Cutting

• Quantity: Full Box of 12 Sterile Units

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Optimal Strength Profile: Retains approximately 50% of its initial tensile strength at 7 days and 20% at 14 days, providing support during the critical early healing phase.

• PS-2 "Prime" Needle: The 19mm Plastic Surgery (PS) needle is specifically designed with a slimmer geometry and a reverse cutting edge on the outer curve to provide effortless penetration through tough dermis while preventing "cut-through."

• Low Infection Risk: The monofilament surface does not allow for bacterial wicking, making it a safer option for closures in potentially contaminated fields compared to braided sutures.

• Minimal Tissue Drag: Its smooth surface ensures the suture glides easily through delicate layers, reducing localized trauma and postoperative edema.

• Full Absorption: Naturally breaks down via hydrolysis, with essentially complete absorption between 91 and 119 days, leaving no foreign body behind.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: Open Box - FULL.

• Integrity: The outer retail box was opened for inventory verification or photography; however, all 12 individual suture foils remain factory-sealed, sterile, and untampered with.

• Storage: Maintained in a temperature-controlled, medical-grade environment to ensure the chemical stability of the Poliglecaprone polymer.

• Expertise: With over 25 years of experience in surgical disposables, Primis Medical verifies that all Ethicon stock is inspected for expiration viability and sterile seal integrity.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in a sturdy secondary container to protect the internal sterile foils from crushing or puncture.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.