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

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

This absorbable suture with needle is a coated Vicryl polyglactin 910 braided suture in size 3-0 with a CT-2 1/2 circle taper point needle. It fits general soft tissue approximation and ligation workflows, including ophthalmic procedures, when buyers need absorbable support with reliable knot tying and first-throw knot security. This sterile option uses a 26 mm stainless steel needle with a 27 inch undyed suture.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Ligation tasks
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Reproductive tract and muscle approximation

Key Features

• Coated Vicryl polyglactin 910 absorbable braided suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• CT-2 1/2 circle taper point needle supports controlled passage through soft tissue
• Size 3-0 suture with 27 inch length for procedures that call for this common configuration
• Ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw helps support efficient closure
• Sterile suture with one 26 mm stainless steel needle
• Absorbs over time, with 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks and complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days

Applications and Usage

• General tissue approximation
• Muscle approximation
• Ligatures
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Orthopedic procedures as a second choice

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 26 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Not for use in cardiovascular tissues
• Not for use in neurological tissues
• Tensile strength decreases over time, with 50% loss after 3 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs 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.
• Is this suture appropriate for cardiovascular or neurological tissue? No. This coated Vicryl suture is not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• What needle configuration does this suture use? This suture comes with one CT-2 taper point needle in a 1/2 circle shape and a 26 mm 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 helps this suture during knot tying? The braided coated construction is noted for ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.