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

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

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. Buyers may choose it for procedures that benefit from reliable knot tying and first-throw knot security, including ophthalmic use where appropriate. This version pairs a size 3 - 0 undyed suture with one 19 mm PC-5 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Braided polyglactin 910 absorbable suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Coated construction supports ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• One PC-5 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle for controlled handling
• Size 3 - 0 undyed suture with 18 inch length for procedure-specific selection
• Absorption profile includes 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks and complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days
• Box of 12 helps support procedure room and surgical supply planning

Applications and Usage

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

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 19 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular tissues
• Not for use in neurological tissues
• Tensile strength decreases over time, with 50% loss 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. Source details also note use in ophthalmic procedures.
• Where should this suture not be used? Coated Vicryl suture is not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• What needle comes with this suture? This SKU includes one PC-5 precision conventional cutting needle with a 3/8 circle shape and a 19 mm length.
• How long does the suture retain strength and when is it absorbed? The suture loses 50% of its tensile strength after 3 weeks. Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days.
• What suture size and length does this version use? This version uses a size 3 - 0 braided suture in an 18 inch length.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.