J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 CT-2 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 2 - 0 Braided, 36 per Box

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 CT-2 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 2 - 0 Braided, 36 per Box

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture paired with a CT-2 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 knot tying ease and first-throw knot security. This version uses a 26 mm stainless steel needle, size 2-0 violet suture, and a 27 inch suture length.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Ligation tasks
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Procedure trays that require a 2-0 braided absorbable suture with CT-2 taper needle

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• CT-2 1/2 circle taper point needle supports controlled needle passage in indicated tissue
• Ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Size 2-0 violet suture helps identify the specific strength and color needed for procedure setup
• Loss of 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks for absorbable wound support timing
• Complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days

Applications and Usage

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

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 26 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• This SKU uses a taper point CT-2 1/2 circle needle, which should match the procedure preference and tissue approach
• Absorption profile includes 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks and complete mass absorption 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 SKU includes one CT-2 taper point needle in a 1/2 circle shape with a 26 mm needle length.
• How long does the suture retain strength and when is it absorbed? 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 version is size 2-0 with a 27 inch violet braided suture.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.