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

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 CT-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 0 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 handling for procedures including ophthalmic use, with noted ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw. This size 0 suture comes with a CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle and is boxed 36 per box.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Ligation workflows
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Clinical departments stocking absorbable braided sutures

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Includes a CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle for procedural use
• Size 0 format supports buyers standardizing to this suture gauge
• Coated Vicryl is noted for ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Indicated for general soft tissue use, including ophthalmic procedures
• Box of 36 helps support procedure-room and department stocking

Applications and Usage

• General tissue or muscle approximation
• Ligatures
• Reproductive tract procedures
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Orthopedic procedures as a second choice

Packaging and Handling

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

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.
• 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.
• What needle configuration comes with this suture? This SKU includes a CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle with a size 0 braided suture.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.