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

Absorbable Antibacterial Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Plus Polyglactin 910 CT-2 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 2 - 0 Braided

Coated Vicryl Plus suture with needle is an absorbable antibacterial suture made with braided polyglactin 910 and a taper point needle. It fits surgical settings that need a suture with an attached needle and antibacterial performance supported by in vitro testing against common surgical site pathogens. This version uses a CT-2 1/2 circle stainless steel needle measuring 26 mm with an 18 inch violet suture in size 2-0.

Good Fit For

• Surgical settings selecting an absorbable suture with attached taper point needle
• Procedure trays that require a 2-0 braided polyglactin 910 suture
• Buyers standardizing on CT-2 1/2 circle needle configurations

Key Features

• Absorbable antibacterial suture with needle for surgical closure workflows
• Braided polyglactin 910 suture offers the handling profile of a coated braided construction
• Taper point CT-2 1/2 circle needle supports tissue penetration where a taper needle is preferred
• 26 mm stainless steel needle gives buyers a specific needle size for procedure matching
• 18 inch violet suture in size 2-0 helps with visual identification and size selection
• In vitro testing showed a zone of inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, MRSA, and MRSE

Applications and Usage

• Selecting an absorbable antibacterial suture for surgical closure
• Matching a procedure to a taper point CT-2 1/2 circle needle
• Stocking violet braided 2-0 sutures for operating room preference cards

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 26 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Choose this SKU when a taper point CT-2 1/2 circle needle is required.
• Suture size, needle size, and suture length should be matched to the planned procedure.
• This is a braided polyglactin 910 option, which may differ in handling preference from other suture constructions.

FAQ

• What type of needle comes with this suture? This suture comes with one CT-2 taper point needle in a 1/2 circle shape. The needle length is 26 mm and the needle material is stainless steel.
• What are the suture size and length? The suture is size 2-0 and measures 18 inch in length.
• What material is the suture made from? The suture material is polyglactin 910, and the suture is braided with a coated finish.
• Does this product have antibacterial properties? Yes. Coated Vicryl Plus antibacterial sutures have been proven in vitro to create a zone of inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, MRSA, and MRSE.
• How many are in a box? There are 12 sutures per box.

From Coated Vicryl Plus by J & J Healthcare Systems.