J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Rapide Polyglactin 910 PC-1 3/8 Circle Precision Conventional Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Braided

Absorbable Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl™ Rapide Polyglactin 910 PC-1 3/8 Circle Precision Conventional Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Braided

Coated Vicryl Rapide absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture paired with a PC-1 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle. It fits buyers who need an absorbable synthetic suture option with initial strength comparable to nylon and gut, along with lower tissue reaction than chromic gut suture. This version has a size 5-0 undyed suture, an 18 inch length, and a 13 mm stainless steel needle.

Good Fit For

• Suturing needs that call for an absorbable synthetic braided suture
• Procedures where a conventional cutting needle is preferred
• Buyers standardizing on 5-0 undyed sutures with a 13 mm needle

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture for workflows that call for synthetic absorbable closure
• PC-1 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle supports controlled placement
• 13 mm stainless steel needle offers a compact needle size for fine suturing needs
• Initial strength is comparable to nylon and gut
• Lower tissue reaction than chromic gut suture, based on the product details
• Undyed size 5-0 suture with 18 inch length for specific procedural preference and handling

Applications and Usage

• Selecting an absorbable suture with needle for procedures requiring a 5-0 braided suture
• Stocking sutures that use a PC-1 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle
• Choosing a synthetic option when lower tissue reaction than chromic gut is a consideration

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 13 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Needle style is a precision conventional cutting needle, so buyers should confirm that needle type matches the intended tissue and technique.
• This SKU uses a size 5-0 braided undyed suture and a 13 mm needle, which may matter for standardization across trays or preference cards.
• The product details identify this as the fastest-absorbing synthetic suture.

FAQ

• What kind of needle comes with this suture? This suture comes with one PC-1 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle made of stainless steel.
• What are the suture size and length? The suture is size 5-0 and measures 18 inch in length.
• Is the suture absorbable? Yes. This is an absorbable suture made from polyglactin 910.
• Is the suture dyed or undyed? This version is undyed.
• How many are in the box? Each box includes 12 sutures.

From Coated Vicryl Rapide by J & J Healthcare Systems.