J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 P-3 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Braided, 36 per Box

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 P-3 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Braided, 36 per Box

This absorbable suture with needle is a coated Vicryl polyglactin 910 braided suture paired with a P-3 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle. It is intended for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures, for surgical teams that want absorbable braided suture handling with secure knot tying. This box includes 36 sutures, each with an 18 inch undyed suture and a 13 mm stainless steel needle in size 4-0.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable coated Vicryl polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Braided construction supports ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• P-3 precision reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape for controlled needle handling
• 13 mm stainless steel needle paired with an 18 inch undyed suture
• Size 4-0 format for procedures that call for this suture caliber
• 36 per box helps support procedural supply planning

Applications and Usage

• General tissue approximation during soft tissue procedures
• Muscle approximation where absorbable braided suture is appropriate
• Ligation during surgical procedures
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Orthopedic procedures as a second choice

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 13 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• This suture loses 50% tensile strength 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.
• Where should this suture not be used? This suture should not be used in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• What needle is attached to this suture? Each suture comes with one P-3 precision reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape. The needle length is 13 mm and the needle material is stainless steel.
• How long does the suture retain strength and absorb? The suture loses 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks, and complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days.
• How many sutures come in a box? Each box includes 36 sutures.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.