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

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

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. It fits clinical settings that need reliable knot tying and first-throw knot security, including ophthalmic procedures where this suture type is appropriate. This version pairs a size 1 undyed suture with a CP-1 1/2 circle reverse cutting needle and a 27 inch suture length.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Ligation workflows
• Ophthalmic procedures
• General tissue or muscle closure where an absorbable braided suture is preferred

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Coated construction supports ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• CP-1 1/2 circle reverse cutting needle helps match the needs of selected tissue-closure procedures
• Size 1 undyed suture with 27 inch length for procedures that call for a larger absorbable strand
• Retains 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks, with complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days
• Used in general tissue and muscle approximation, ligatures, reproductive tract, ophthalmic, and orthopedic applications as noted

Applications and Usage

• Approximating general soft tissue during procedural closure
• Creating ligatures in applicable surgical workflows
• Supporting tissue closure in ophthalmic procedures
• Use in reproductive tract procedures where this suture type is selected
• General tissue or muscle approximation

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 36 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• This is an absorbable suture, with complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days
• Tensile strength decreases over time, with 50% remaining after 3 weeks
• Needle type, needle shape, and suture size should be matched to the procedure and tissue requirements

FAQ

• What procedures is this absorbable suture commonly used for? This Coated Vicryl absorbable suture is used for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. The product details also note use in ophthalmic procedures, along with general tissue or muscle approximation, ligatures, reproductive tract, and some orthopedic applications.
• Is this suture appropriate for cardiovascular or neurological tissue? No. This suture is not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• How long does this suture maintain strength? The suture loses strength over time and retains 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks.
• How long does absorption take? Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days.
• What needle and suture configuration comes with this SKU? This version uses one CP-1 reverse cutting needle in a 1/2 circle shape, with a 36 mm needle length and a size 1 braided undyed suture that measures 27 inches.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.