J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 CP-1 1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 0 Braided

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 CP-1 1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 0 Braided

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture attached to a CP-1 1/2 circle reverse cutting needle. It fits buyers handling general soft tissue approximation or ligation, including ophthalmic procedures, where absorbable wound closure and reliable knot handling are important. This size 0 suture has a 27 inch strand and a 36 mm stainless steel needle.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• CP-1 1/2 circle reverse cutting needle supports controlled needle passage in appropriate tissue
• Size 0 suture with a 27 inch length for procedures needing a longer strand
• Coated construction helps with ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Indicated for general soft tissue use, including ophthalmic procedures
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days, with 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks

Applications and Usage

• Approximating general soft tissue during surgical closure
• Placing ligatures where an absorbable braided suture is preferred
• Supporting ophthalmic procedures within indicated use
• Handling tissue or muscle approximation cases that call for size 0 suture

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 36 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• Tensile strength decreases over time, with 50% loss after 3 weeks
• Absorption profile runs 56 to 76 days, which may affect procedure selection

FAQ

• What procedures is this absorbable suture intended for? This Coated Vicryl 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 style comes with this suture? This suture comes attached to one CP-1 1/2 circle reverse cutting needle made of stainless steel, with a 36 mm needle length.
• How long does the suture retain strength and absorb? The suture loses 50% of its tensile strength after 3 weeks, and complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days.
• What are the suture size and length? This is a size 0 braided suture with a 27 inch length.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.