J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 PS-4 1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Braided

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 PS-4 1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Braided

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture attached to a PS-4 1/2 circle reverse cutting needle. It fits buyers who need an absorbable option for general soft tissue approximation or ligation, including ophthalmic procedures, with handling that supports knot tying and first-throw knot security. This version pairs a size 4-0 undyed suture with a 16 mm stainless steel needle and an 18 inch suture length.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• PS-4 1/2 circle reverse cutting needle supports precise suturing in indicated procedures
• Coated construction helps with handling, knot tying, and first-throw knot security
• Size 4-0 undyed suture offers a specific fit for selected procedure preferences
• 18 inch suture length paired with a 16 mm stainless steel needle

Applications and Usage

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

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: DZ.
• Size: 16 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 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 type comes with this suture? This version uses a PS-4 1/2 circle reverse cutting needle made of stainless steel, with a 16 mm needle length.
• 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.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.