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

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 CT-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 1 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 fits buyers looking for an absorbable option for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures, while avoiding cardiovascular or neurological tissue use. This size 1 undyed suture has a 27 inch length and a 36 mm stainless steel needle.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Ligation workflows
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Facilities stocking absorbable braided sutures with taper point needles

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 soft tissue
• Size 1 undyed suture offers a specific fit for procedures that call for this gauge
• 27 inch suture length pairs with a 36 mm stainless steel needle
• Designed for ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Retains 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks, with complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days

Applications and Usage

• General tissue approximation
• Muscle approximation
• Ligatures
• Reproductive tract procedures
• Ophthalmic procedures

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 36 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• Orthopedic use is noted as a second-choice option
• Absorption profile and strength retention should be matched to the procedure timeline

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 should not be used in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• What needle configuration comes with this suture? The 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 and how long does absorption take? The suture loses 50% of its tensile strength after 3 weeks, and complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days.
• What are the suture size and length? This is a size 1 braided undyed suture with a 27 inch suture length.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.