J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 PC-5 3/8 Circle Precision Conventional Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Braided

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 PC-5 3/8 Circle Precision Conventional Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Braided

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture paired with a PC-5 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle. It fits general soft tissue approximation and ligation workflows, including ophthalmic procedures, for buyers who need reliable knot tying and first-throw knot security. This version uses a size 4 - 0 undyed 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
• PC-5 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle supports controlled needle handling
• Ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Indicated for general soft tissue use, including ophthalmic procedures
• 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks and complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days
• Size 4 - 0 undyed suture with 18 inch length and one 19 mm stainless steel needle

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 or neurological tissues
• Orthopedic use is noted as a second-choice application
• Absorption and tensile strength profile should be matched to the procedure timeline

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 is not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• How long does the suture retain 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.
• What needle and suture size comes with this version? This version pairs a size 4 - 0 braided undyed suture, 18 inch long, with one PC-5 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle measuring 19 mm.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.