J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 PS-3 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 6 - 0 Braided, 12 per Box

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 PS-3 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 6 - 0 Braided, 12 per Box

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture paired with a PS-3 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle. It is used for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures, when buyers need absorbable wound closure with reliable knot tying and first-throw knot security. This size 6-0 option includes an 18 inch undyed suture and a 16 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
• PS-3 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle supports controlled needle placement
• Size 6-0 with 18 inch suture length for fine suturing needs
• Coated construction helps with ease of knot tying and first-throw knot security
• Undyed suture offers a non-colored option for applicable procedures
• Absorbs completely in 56 to 76 days, with 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks

Applications and Usage

• Closing or approximating general soft tissue
• Ligation during procedures requiring an absorbable braided suture
• Ophthalmic procedures where this suture type is appropriate
• General tissue or muscle approximation
• Reproductive tract procedures

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 16 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• Tensile strength decreases over time, with 50% loss after 3 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days
• Orthopedic use is noted as a second choice

FAQ

• What procedures is this Coated Vicryl 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 comes with this suture? This configuration uses a PS-3 reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape, with a 16 mm stainless steel needle.
• How long does the suture retain strength and how long does it 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 option is size 6-0 and has an 18 inch undyed braided suture.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.