J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 S-29 1/4 Circle Conventional Cutting Spatula Needle Size 6 - 0 Braided

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 S-29 1/4 Circle Conventional Cutting Spatula Needle Size 6 - 0 Braided

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. It may fit surgical settings that need secure knot tying and ophthalmic use, while avoiding cardiovascular or neurological tissues. This version uses a double-armed S-29 1/4 circle conventional cutting spatula needle with an 8 mm needle length and an 18 inch violet suture in size 6 - 0.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Coated construction supports ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Double-armed S-29 1/4 circle conventional cutting spatula needle supports precise suturing workflows
• 8 mm stainless steel needle paired with an 18 inch size 6 - 0 violet suture
• Tensile strength loss reaches 50% after 3 weeks, with complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days
• Appropriate for ophthalmic procedures and general tissue or muscle approximation, but not for cardiovascular or neurological tissues

Applications and Usage

• General tissue approximation
• Muscle approximation
• Ligatures
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Orthopedic procedures as a second choice

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 8 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular tissues
• Not for use in neurological tissues
• Absorption profile may matter when selecting a suture for healing timelines
• Double-armed needle format should match the intended suturing 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. Frequent uses include general tissue and muscle approximation, ligatures, reproductive tract work, and some orthopedic procedures as a second choice.
• Where should this suture not be used? Coated Vicryl suture should not be used in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• How long does the suture retain strength and absorb? 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 version uses a double-armed S-29 conventional cutting spatula needle in a 1/4 circle shape, with an 8 mm needle length.
• What are the suture size and length? This suture is size 6 - 0 and comes in an 18 inch length.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.