J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 BV100-3 3/8 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 9 - 0 Braided

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 BV100-3 3/8 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 9 - 0 Braided

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture paired with a 3/8 circle taper point needle. This option fits buyers sourcing sutures for general tissue or muscle approximation, ligatures, reproductive tract, ophthalmic, or orthopedic procedures where an absorbable braided suture is preferred. Key details include a size 9-0 violet suture, 5 inch length, and a 3.9 mm stainless steel needle.

Good Fit For

• General tissue or muscle approximation
• Ligatures
• Reproductive tract procedures
• Ophthalmic and orthopedic use where this suture type is selected

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture for procedures where temporary wound support is needed
• 3/8 circle taper point needle supports tissue passage for indicated approximation and ligature uses
• Size 9-0 suture with 5 inch length for fine suturing needs
• Coated construction helps support ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Tensile strength loss reaches 50% after 3 weeks, with complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days
• Box of 12 helps support procedural supply planning

Applications and Usage

• Suturing general tissue and muscle
• Placing ligatures during procedures
• Supporting reproductive tract closure tasks
• Fine suturing in ophthalmic settings
• Orthopedic procedures as a second-choice option

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 3.9 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• This suture is size 9-0 with a 5 inch length, so buyers should confirm it matches the procedure's fine-gauge requirements.
• The needle is a 3.9 mm 3/8 circle taper point design, which should be matched to the intended tissue handling preference.
• Absorption profile matters for case planning: 50% tensile strength remains after 3 weeks and complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days.

FAQ

• What kind of needle comes with this suture? This suture comes with one stainless steel taper point needle in a 3/8 circle shape. The needle length is 3.9 mm.
• What procedures is this Coated Vicryl suture used for? The product details name general tissue and muscle approximation, ligatures, reproductive tract procedures, ophthalmic use, and orthopedic use as a second choice.
• How long does the suture retain strength? The product details state that the suture loses 50% of its tensile strength after 3 weeks.
• How long does absorption take? Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days according to the product details.
• What are the suture size and length? This is a size 9-0 braided violet suture with a 5 inch length.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.