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

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

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture paired with a CTX 1/2 circle taper point needle. It fits general soft tissue approximation and ligation workflows, including ophthalmic procedures, for clinicians and surgical buyers who need an absorbable option. This size 0 suture uses a 48 mm stainless steel needle and a 36 inch undyed suture.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• CTX 1/2 circle taper point needle supports controlled needle passage in soft tissue
• Size 0, 36 inch undyed suture for procedures needing this specific gauge and length
• Coated construction helps with ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Retains 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks, then fully absorbs in 56 to 76 days
• Box of 36 supports procedural purchasing and case stock planning

Applications and Usage

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

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 48 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular tissues
• Not for use in neurological tissues
• Orthopedic use is identified as a second-choice option
• Absorption timing and strength retention should be matched to procedural needs

FAQ

• What procedures is this absorbable suture intended for? This Coated Vicryl absorbable suture is indicated 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.
• When is the suture fully absorbed? Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days.
• What needle and suture configuration does this item use? This item pairs a CTX 1/2 circle taper point stainless steel needle, 48 mm long, with a size 0 braided undyed polyglactin 910 suture that is 36 inch long.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.