J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 S-14 1/4 Circle Spatula Needle Size 6 - 0 Braided

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 S-14 1/4 Circle Spatula Needle Size 6 - 0 Braided

This absorbable suture with needle is a Coated Vicryl polyglactin 910 braided suture paired with a double-armed S-14 1/4 circle spatula needle. It fits buyers who need soft tissue approximation or ligation support, including ophthalmic procedures, and want reliable knot tying with good first-throw knot security. This SKU uses size 6-0 violet suture with 18 inch length and 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 polyglactin 910 braided suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Coated construction supports ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Double-armed S-14 spatula needles can suit precise ophthalmic and soft tissue work
• Size 6-0 violet suture helps identify this fine-gauge option in procedure setup
• 18 inch suture length with 8 mm 1/4 circle stainless steel needle for this specific configuration
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days, with 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks

Applications and Usage

• Approximating general soft tissue during procedures
• Performing ligatures where an absorbable braided suture is appropriate
• Supporting ophthalmic procedures that call for a spatula needle
• Tissue and muscle approximation in applicable surgical workflows

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 8 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• Tensile strength decreases over time, with 50% loss after 3 weeks
• Absorption profile may matter for procedures that need temporary wound support
• This is a double-armed spatula needle configuration, so confirm it matches the intended technique

FAQ

• What procedures is this absorbable suture intended for? This absorbable suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures.
• Are there any tissue types this suture should not be used for? Yes. This suture is not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• How long does the suture retain strength and how long does absorption take? The suture loses 50% of its tensile strength after 3 weeks, and complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days.
• What needle configuration comes with this suture? This SKU uses double-armed S-14 spatula needles with a 1/4 circle shape and 8 mm needle length.
• What are the suture size and length? This suture is size 6-0 and 18 inch long.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.