J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 CT-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 0 Braided, 36 per Box

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 CT-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 0 Braided, 36 per Box

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 when appropriate. This version uses a size 0 suture with a CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle and comes 36 per box.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Coated Vicryl construction supports ease of knot tying and first-throw knot security
• Suitable for general soft tissue use, including ophthalmic procedures
• Size 0 suture paired with a CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle
• Absorption profile includes 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks and complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days
• Box of 36 helps support procedural inventory planning

Applications and Usage

• Approximating general soft tissue during procedures
• Placing ligatures where an absorbable braided suture is appropriate
• Supporting ophthalmic procedure needs
• Use in reproductive tract tissue approximation
• Orthopedic procedures as a second choice

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• This absorbable suture loses 50% of tensile strength after 3 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days

FAQ

• What procedures is this absorbable suture intended for? Coated Vicryl 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.
• How long does this 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.
• What needle and suture size does this box include? This product uses a CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle with a size 0 suture.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.