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

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

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. It is a practical choice for clinical settings that need reliable knot tying and first-throw knot security, including ophthalmic procedures where this suture type is appropriate. This version uses an SH 1/2 circle taper point needle in size 3 - 0, with absorption completed in 56 to 76 days.

Good Fit For

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

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
• SH 1/2 circle taper point needle suits soft tissue work
• Size 3 - 0 format helps buyers match the suture to their procedural preference
• Retains 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks for short-term wound support
• Box of 36 supports procedure room and facility purchasing

Applications and Usage

• General tissue approximation
• Muscle approximation
• Ligatures
• 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% remaining 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 intended for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. It may also be used in 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 maintain strength? The suture has a 50% loss of tensile strength after 3 weeks, which helps buyers plan for applications that need absorbable support rather than long-term retention.
• How long does absorption take? Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days.
• What needle style comes with this suture? This version comes with an SH 1/2 circle taper point needle.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.