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

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

This absorbable suture with needle is a coated Vicryl polyglactin 910 braided suture in size 2-0 with an SH 1/2 circle taper point needle. It fits buyers handling general soft tissue approximation or ligation, including ophthalmic procedures, when an absorbable braided option is appropriate. This box includes 36 sutures and uses a 26 mm stainless steel needle with a 27 inch undyed suture.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Ligation procedures
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Reproductive tract or muscle approximation workflows

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• SH 1/2 circle taper point needle supports controlled passage through soft tissue
• 26 mm stainless steel needle paired with a 27 inch size 2-0 suture
• Coated suture offers ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Retains 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks, then absorbs over time
• Box of 36 helps support procedural volume and restocking efficiency

Applications and Usage

• Approximating general soft tissue during procedures
• Placing ligatures where an absorbable braided suture is preferred
• Supporting ophthalmic procedures when this suture type is appropriate
• Use in tissue or muscle approximation
• Orthopedic procedures as a second-choice option

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 26 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• Tensile strength decreases over time, with 50% remaining after 3 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days

FAQ

• What procedures is this absorbable suture intended for? This suture is indicated 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.
• How long does the suture retain strength? The suture loses strength over time and has 50% tensile strength remaining after 3 weeks.
• How long does absorption take? Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days.
• What are the needle and suture specifications? This product uses one 26 mm SH 1/2 circle taper point stainless steel needle with an undyed 27 inch braided polyglactin 910 suture in size 2-0.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.