J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Antibacterial Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Plus Polyglactin 910 PC-5 3/8 Circle Precision Conventional Cutting Needle Size 5-0 Braided, 12/BX

Absorbable Antibacterial Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Plus Polyglactin 910 PC-5 3/8 Circle Precision Conventional Cutting Needle Size 5-0 Braided, 12/BX

This absorbable antibacterial suture with needle pairs Coated Vicryl Plus polyglactin 910 braided suture with a PC-5 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle. It fits surgical settings that need a sterile, coated suture with an attached needle and antibacterial protection. This SKU uses size 5-0 suture with an 18 inch length and a 19 mm stainless steel needle.

Good Fit For

• Surgical settings using absorbable braided sutures
• Procedures requiring a conventional cutting needle
• Teams standardizing on Coated Vicryl Plus sutures
• Case carts needing sterile sutures with attached needle

Key Features

• Absorbable antibacterial suture supports procedures that call for absorbable wound closure
• Coated Vicryl Plus polyglactin 910 braided suture for buyers standardizing on this material and construction
• PC-5 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle helps match specific needle preference and technique
• Size 5-0 suture with 18 inch length for workflows that need this finer gauge and reach
• Sterile single-needle format supports surgical use and organized case setup
• In vitro, Coated Vicryl Plus Antibacterial Sutures created a zone of inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, MRSA, and MRSE

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a size 5-0 absorbable braided suture for surgical closure
• Matching a PC-5 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle preference
• Stocking sterile sutures for procedure trays and operating room setup

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 19 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Needle type and shape are specific to this SKU, so confirm they match surgeon preference before ordering
• This suture is absorbable, which may matter when comparing it with nonabsorbable alternatives
• The antibacterial statement is based on in vitro performance described for Coated Vicryl Plus Antibacterial Sutures

FAQ

• What needle comes with this suture? This suture comes with one PC-5 precision conventional cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape. The needle length is 19 mm.
• What are the suture size and length? This SKU uses size 5-0 braided polyglactin 910 suture with an 18 inch length.
• Is this suture sterile? Yes. This suture is sterile.
• Is the suture absorbable? Yes. This is an absorbable antibacterial suture.
• What antibacterial information is provided for Coated Vicryl Plus? The product details state that Coated Vicryl Plus Antibacterial Sutures have been proven in vitro to create a zone of inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, MRSA, and MRSE.

From Coated Vicryl Plus by J & J Healthcare Systems.