Overview ETHICON™ MONOCRYL® Plus Antibacterial Sutures are an excellent monofilament suture choice for high-risk patients or procedures where bacterial presence is a concern.

  • Inhibits bacterial colonization of the suture by such known pathogens as E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, methicillin-resistant S. aureus and methicillin-resistant S. epidermidis
  • In vivo testing has demonstrated the ability of Monocryl* Plus antibacterial suture to kill such bacteria as E. coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Excellent out-of-package strength
  • Great pliability for smooth, even passage through tissue
  • Easier to knot for precise knot placement