J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Ligating Reel with Suture Coated Vicryl™ LigaPak™ Polyglactin 910 Braided Size 2-0

Absorbable Ligating Reel with Suture Coated Vicryl™ LigaPak™ Polyglactin 910 Braided Size 2-0

Coated Vicryl LigaPak ligating reel is an absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture for ligatures and tissue or muscle approximation. It fits surgical settings that value ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw, with noted use in general tissue, reproductive tract, ophthalmic, and orthopedic procedures as a second choice. Source details note size 2-0, about 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks, and complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days.

Good Fit For

• General tissue and muscle approximation
• Ligatures in surgical workflows
• Reproductive tract procedures
• Ophthalmic and orthopedic procedures as a second choice

Key Features

• Absorbable ligating reel format for ligatures and approximation needs
• Braided polyglactin 910 construction
• Coated Vicryl formulation supports ease of knot tying
• Knot security on the first throw can help support procedural handling
• Used for general tissue and muscle approximation, ligatures, reproductive tract, ophthalmic, and orthopedic procedures as a second choice
• About 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks with complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days

Applications and Usage

• Tying ligatures during surgical procedures
• Approximating general tissue
• Approximating muscle tissue
• Use in reproductive tract procedures
• Use in ophthalmic procedures and orthopedic procedures as a second choice

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• This is an absorbable suture, so strength retention changes over time.
• Source details note about 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks.
• Complete mass absorption is noted at 56 to 76 days.
• Orthopedic use is identified as a second choice.

FAQ

• How long does this absorbable ligating reel retain strength? Source details note about 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks.
• When is complete absorption expected? Source details state complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days.
• What procedures is this suture used for? This ligating reel is used for general tissue and muscle approximation, ligatures, reproductive tract procedures, ophthalmic procedures, and orthopedic procedures as a second choice.
• What handling benefit is noted for this suture? Source details highlight ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw.

From Coated Vicryl LigaPak by J & J Healthcare Systems.