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 paired with a CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle. It is used for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures, when buyers want reliable knot tying and knot security on the first throw. This size 0 violet suture has an 18 inch length and a 36 mm stainless steel needle.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle supports controlled passage through tissue
• Size 0 suture with 18 inch length fits procedures that call for this gauge and reach
• Designed for ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Violet suture color can help with visibility during placement
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days

Applications and Usage

• Approximating general soft tissue during surgical closure
• Placing ligatures where an absorbable braided suture is preferred
• Use in ophthalmic procedures
• Supporting tissue or muscle approximation
• Orthopedic procedures as a second choice

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 36 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• The suture loses 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks
• Choose size 0, 18 inch length, and CT-1 36 mm needle only if those specs match your procedural preference

FAQ

• What procedures is this absorbable suture intended for? This 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.
• What needle is attached to this suture? This product uses a CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle made of stainless steel, with a 36 mm needle length.
• How long does the suture keep its 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.