J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 CT-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 3 - 0 Braided

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 CT-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 3 - 0 Braided

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. Buyers may choose it for procedural settings that need dependable knot tying and first-throw knot security, including ophthalmic use where appropriate. This suture uses a CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle in size 3 - 0 and is absorbed over time.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle supports needle-and-suture workflow in one product
• Built for ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Used in general tissue and muscle approximation, ligatures, reproductive tract, ophthalmic, and orthopedic procedures as a second choice
• Retains about 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks, with complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days
• Box quantity of 36 helps support procedural purchasing and inventory planning

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 about 50% remaining after 3 weeks
• Orthopedic use is noted as a second-choice option

FAQ

• What procedures is this absorbable suture intended for? This Coated Vicryl absorbable suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. It is also used in ophthalmic procedures.
• Where should this suture not be used? This suture is not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• How long does the suture retain strength and absorb? The suture loses about 50% of its tensile strength after 3 weeks. Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days.
• What needle type comes with this suture? This suture comes with a CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle.
• How many sutures are in the box? Each box includes 36 sutures.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.