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 for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. It fits clinical settings that need reliable knot tying and first-throw knot security, including ophthalmic procedures where this suture type is appropriate. This box includes 36 sutures and uses a CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle in size 1.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Ligation procedures
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Facilities stocking absorbable braided sutures for routine surgical use

Key Features

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

Applications and Usage

• General tissue and muscle approximation
• Ligatures
• Reproductive tract procedures
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Orthopedic procedures as a second-choice option

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Not for use in cardiovascular tissues
• Not for use in 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? This Coated Vicryl absorbable suture is intended 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.
• 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 and suture size comes with this product? This product uses a CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle with a size 1 suture.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.