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

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

This absorbable suture with needle is a Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 braided option for soft tissue approximation and ligation. It fits clinical settings that need reliable handling for general soft tissue work, including ophthalmic procedures, with clear limits against cardiovascular or neurological tissue use. Buyers choosing this suture may value its knot tying and first-throw knot security, along with absorption over 56 to 76 days.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Ligation procedures
• Ophthalmic procedure workflows
• Clinical teams selecting absorbable braided sutures

Key Features

• Absorbable braided suture with needle for general soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Suitable for ophthalmic procedures as part of soft tissue closure workflows
• Not intended for cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• Designed for ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Loses 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days

Applications and Usage

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

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Not for use in cardiovascular tissues
• Not for use in neurological tissues
• Tensile strength decreases over time, with 50% loss after 3 weeks
• Absorption occurs over 56 to 76 days, which may affect procedure selection

FAQ

• What types of procedures is this absorbable suture intended for? This absorbable suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures.
• Can this suture be used in cardiovascular or neurological tissue? No. This suture is not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• How long does this suture retain strength? This 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 handling benefit does this suture offer? The suture is noted for ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.