J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 PC-3 3/8 Circle Precision Conventional Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Braided

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 PC-3 3/8 Circle Precision Conventional Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Braided

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture paired with a PC-3 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle. It is used for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures, when buyers need reliable knot tying and knot security on the first throw. This SKU has a 16 mm needle, size 5-0 suture, and an 18 inch undyed strand.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• PC-3 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle supports precise placement
• 16 mm stainless steel needle suits procedures needing a smaller needle format
• Size 5-0 undyed suture with 18 inch length for fine closure work
• Designed for ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Absorption profile includes 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks and complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days

Applications and Usage

• Closing or approximating general soft tissue
• Securing ligatures during procedures
• Supporting ophthalmic soft tissue work
• General tissue or muscle approximation
• Use in reproductive tract procedures

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 16 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• This suture loses 50% of tensile strength after 3 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days

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.
• What needle comes with this suture? The suture is attached to one PC-3 precision conventional cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape. The needle length is 16 mm and the needle material is stainless steel.
• How long does the suture maintain strength? The suture loses 50% of its tensile strength after 3 weeks.
• How long does absorption take? Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.