J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 S-14 1/4 Circle Spatula Needle Size 5-0 Braided, 12/BX

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 S-14 1/4 Circle Spatula Needle Size 5-0 Braided, 12/BX

This absorbable suture with needle uses Coated Vicryl polyglactin 910 in a braided 5-0 format with an S-14 1/4 circle spatula needle. It fits buyers who need a sterile option for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures, with handling that supports knot tying and knot security on the first throw. This SKU is double-armed and pairs an 18 inch suture length with an 8 mm stainless steel needle.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• S-14 1/4 circle spatula needle supports ophthalmic and other precision tissue work
• Ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw can help support workflow
• Sterile, double-armed configuration for procedure-ready use
• Retains 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks, then fully absorbs in 56 to 76 days
• 5-0 size with 18 inch length and 8 mm stainless steel needle

Applications and Usage

• Closing or approximating general soft tissue
• Ligation during procedures where an absorbable braided suture is preferred
• Ophthalmic procedure setups that call for a spatula needle
• Muscle or reproductive tract approximation
• Orthopedic procedures as a second-choice suture option

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 8 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• Tensile strength drops by about half after 3 weeks, so timing of support may matter for case selection
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days
• The double-armed format and spatula needle style should match the procedure preference before ordering

FAQ

• What procedures is this absorbable suture intended for? This suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures. It is also commonly used for general tissue or muscle approximation, ligatures, and reproductive tract work.
• Where should this suture not be used? This absorbable suture should not be used in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• How long does the suture maintain 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 needle configuration does this SKU use? This SKU uses an S-14 spatula needle in a 1/4 circle shape with an 8 mm needle length. It is a double-armed configuration.
• What are the suture size and length? This is a size 5-0 braided suture with an 18 inch suture length.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.