J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 BV130-5 3/8 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 8 - 0 Braided

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 BV130-5 3/8 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 8 - 0 Braided

This absorbable suture with needle is a coated Vicryl polyglactin 910 braided suture paired with a 3/8 circle taper point needle. It is used for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures, and may suit buyers looking for reliable knot tying and first-throw knot security. This version uses a size 8 - 0 violet suture with a 5 inch length and a 6.5 mm needle.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Ligation tasks
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Reproductive tract and muscle approximation

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Coated suture supports ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• 3/8 circle taper point needle for controlled needle handling in indicated tissue
• Size 8 - 0 violet suture helps identify this fine-gauge option
• 5 inch suture length paired with a 6.5 mm stainless steel needle
• Absorption profile includes 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks and complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days

Applications and Usage

• General tissue approximation
• Muscle approximation
• Ligatures
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Orthopedic procedures as a second choice

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 6.5 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular tissues
• Not for use in neurological tissues
• Tensile strength is reduced by 50% after 3 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days

FAQ

• What procedures is this absorbable suture intended for? This absorbable suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures.
• Where should this suture not be used? This suture is not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• What needle configuration comes with this suture? This product uses one 3/8 circle taper point needle with a 6.5 mm length.
• How long does the suture retain strength? 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.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.