J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 RB-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 4 - 0 Braided

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 RB-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 4 - 0 Braided

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture paired with an RB-1 1/2 circle taper point needle. It fits general soft tissue approximation and ligation workflows, including ophthalmic procedures, for professional clinical use where absorbable support and reliable knot tying matter. This SKU uses size 4-0 suture with a 17 mm stainless steel needle and a 27 inch undyed strand.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Ligation procedures
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Clinical settings managing absorbable suture inventory

Key Features

• Braided polyglactin 910 absorbable suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• RB-1 1/2 circle taper point needle supports controlled passage through soft tissue
• Size 4-0 suture with 27 inch length for procedure-specific handling needs
• Coated construction helps with 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
• Box of 36 supports procedure rooms and surgical inventory planning

Applications and Usage

• General tissue or muscle approximation
• Ligatures
• Reproductive tract procedures
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Orthopedic procedures as a second choice

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 17 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• This absorbable suture loses 50% 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 intended 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.
• What needle is attached to this suture? This SKU uses one RB-1 1/2 circle taper point needle made of stainless steel, with a 17 mm needle length.
• How long does the suture retain strength and absorb? The suture loses 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks, and complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days.
• What are the suture size and length? This Coated Vicryl suture is size 4-0 and has a 27 inch suture length.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.