J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 SH 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 4 - 0 Braided

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 SH 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 4 - 0 Braided

This absorbable suture with needle is a coated Vicryl polyglactin 910 braided suture paired with a taper point SH 1/2 circle needle. It fits buyers handling general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures, where reliable knot tying and first-throw knot security matter. This SKU uses a 26 mm stainless steel needle with size 4-0 undyed suture and comes in a box of 36.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable polyglactin 910 suture supports soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Coated braided construction helps with ease of knot tying and first-throw knot security
• SH 1/2 circle taper point needle suits soft tissue work
• 26 mm stainless steel needle offers a defined needle size for procedure planning
• Size 4-0 undyed suture supports selection by suture gauge and color preference
• Box of 36 can fit routine procedural purchasing and stock management

Applications and Usage

• General tissue approximation
• Muscle approximation
• Ligatures
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Reproductive tract procedures

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 26 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• Tensile strength loss reaches 50% after 3 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days
• Orthopedic use is noted as a second-choice option

FAQ

• What procedures is this absorbable suture intended for? This coated Vicryl suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures.
• Where should this suture not be used? This absorbable suture is not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• What needle configuration comes with this suture? This SKU uses one SH 1/2 circle taper point needle made of stainless steel, with a 26 mm needle length.
• How long does the suture retain strength and when is it absorbed? The suture loses 50% of its tensile strength after 3 weeks, and complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days.
• How many sutures come in a box? Each box includes 36 sutures.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.