J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 PC-1 3/8 Circle Precision Conventional Cutting Needle Size 6 - 0 Braided

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 PC-1 3/8 Circle Precision Conventional Cutting Needle Size 6 - 0 Braided

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture paired with a PC-1 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle. It fits general soft tissue approximation and ligation workflows, including ophthalmic procedures, for buyers who need dependable handling and knot security. This size 6 - 0 suture has an 18 inch length, a 13 mm stainless steel needle, and complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days.

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
• PC-1 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle supports precise needle placement
• Coated suture offers ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Size 6 - 0 with 18 inch suture length for fine tissue work
• Retains 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks, with complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days
• Undyed suture with one 13 mm stainless steel needle per strand

Applications and Usage

• Approximating general soft tissue during surgical closure
• Placing ligatures where an absorbable braided suture is preferred
• Supporting ophthalmic procedures within indicated use
• Handling tissue or muscle approximation that benefits from knot security

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 13 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• This is a precision conventional cutting needle, which may influence needle selection by tissue type
• Absorption profile and tensile strength retention should be matched to the expected healing timeline

FAQ

• What procedures is this absorbable suture intended for? This suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures.
• Are there tissues where this suture should not be used? Yes. This suture is not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• What needle comes with this suture? The suture is attached to one PC-1 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle made of stainless steel, with a 13 mm needle length.
• How long does the suture retain strength and absorb? The suture loses 50% of its tensile strength after 3 weeks and reaches complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days.
• What are the suture size and length? This suture is size 6 - 0 and 18 inch long.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.