J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 TG140-8 3/8 Circle Spatula Needle Size 7-0 Braided, 12/BX

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Polyglactin 910 TG140-8 3/8 Circle Spatula Needle Size 7-0 Braided, 12/BX

This absorbable suture with needle is a coated Vicryl polyglactin 910 braided suture with a 3/8 circle spatula needle. It fits general soft tissue approximation and ligation workflows, including ophthalmic procedures, for buyers who need an absorbable sterile option. This version uses size 7-0 suture with a 6.5 mm double-armed needle and comes 12 per box.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable coated Vicryl polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• 3/8 circle spatula needle supports ophthalmic and other fine tissue procedures
• Size 7-0 braided suture suits delicate closure needs
• Double-armed sterile configuration can support precise suturing technique
• Designed for ease of knot tying and 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
• Reproductive tract procedures

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 6.5 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Not for use in cardiovascular tissues
• Not for use in neurological tissues
• This suture loses 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days

FAQ

• What procedures is this absorbable suture intended for? This absorbable suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures.
• Is this suture appropriate for cardiovascular or neurological tissue? No. This suture is not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• What needle style comes with this suture? This version uses a 3/8 circle spatula needle with a 6.5 mm needle length.
• How long does the suture retain strength and absorb? The suture loses 50% of its tensile strength after 3 weeks, and complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days.
• Is this a sterile product? Yes. This absorbable suture is sterile.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.