J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 SH-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 3-0 Braided, 36/BX

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 SH-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 3-0 Braided, 36/BX

This absorbable suture with needle is a coated Vicryl polyglactin 910 braided suture in size 3-0 with an SH-1 1/2 circle taper point needle. It fits general soft tissue approximation and ligation workflows, including ophthalmic procedures, where buyers want knot tying ease and secure first-throw performance. This sterile option uses a 22 mm stainless steel needle with a 27 inch undyed suture.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable coated Vicryl polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• SH-1 1/2 circle taper point needle supports controlled tissue passage
• Size 3-0 braided suture balances handling with knot tying ease
• Sterile 22 mm stainless steel needle for procedural use
• Designed for 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

Applications and Usage

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

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 22 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• 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 configuration comes with this suture? This product uses one SH-1 taper point needle in a 1/2 circle shape with a 22 mm 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.