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 attached to a CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle. It fits general soft tissue approximation and ligation workflows, including ophthalmic procedures, for buyers who need an absorbable option with reliable knot tying and first-throw knot security. This size 0 suture has a 36 inch strand and a 36 mm stainless steel needle.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Ligation tasks
• 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 needle passage in soft tissue
• Size 0 suture with a 36 inch length for procedures that need added reach
• Coated construction helps with ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Indicated for general soft tissue use, including ophthalmic procedures
• Absorption profile includes 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks and complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days

Applications and Usage

• Approximating general soft tissue during surgical procedures
• Placing ligatures where an absorbable braided suture is preferred
• Supporting ophthalmic procedures within indicated use
• Using in muscle or reproductive tract tissue approximation
• Orthopedic procedures where this suture is selected as a second choice

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 36 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• This 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? This absorbable suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures.
• Where should this suture not be used? Coated Vicryl suture is not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• What needle configuration comes with this suture? This suture comes with one CT-1 taper point needle in a 1/2 circle shape, with a 36 mm needle length.
• How long does the suture maintain 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.