J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 FS-2 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Braided

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 FS-2 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Braided

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture paired with an FS-2 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle. It fits buyers handling general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures, where reliable knot tying and first-throw knot security matter. This version uses a size 4-0 violet suture with an 18 inch length and a 19 mm stainless steel needle.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• FS-2 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle supports controlled placement in appropriate tissue
• Coated construction helps with ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Size 4-0 violet suture offers clear visual identification during setup and use
• 18 inch suture length with a 19 mm stainless steel needle suits precise suturing tasks
• Absorption profile includes 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: 19 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• This absorbable suture loses 50% of tensile strength after 3 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days

FAQ

• What procedures is this Coated Vicryl suture intended for? This absorbable suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures. Frequent uses include general tissue and muscle approximation, ligatures, reproductive tract work, ophthalmic use, and orthopedic procedures as a second choice.
• Where should this suture not be used? This Coated Vicryl suture is not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• What needle configuration comes with this suture? This version uses one FS-2 reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape, with a 19 mm needle length.
• How long does the suture retain strength and absorb? 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 product uses a size 4-0 braided violet suture with an 18 inch length.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.