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

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

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. It fits surgical settings that need reliable knot tying and first-throw knot security, including ophthalmic procedures. This version uses an SH 1/2 circle taper point needle in size 2-0 and comes 36 per box.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Ligation procedures
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Facilities stocking absorbable braided sutures for routine surgical use

Key Features

• Absorbable suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Braided polyglactin 910 construction for handling associated with Coated Vicryl sutures
• SH 1/2 circle taper point needle supports soft tissue work
• Size 2-0 format helps buyers match the suture to procedural needs
• Designed for ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Box of 36 supports procedural volume planning

Applications and Usage

• General tissue and muscle approximation
• Ligatures
• Reproductive tract procedures
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Orthopedic procedures as a second choice

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or 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 is not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• 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.
• How many sutures come in a box? Each box contains 36 sutures.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.