J & J Healthcare Systems Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl Absorbable Coated Undyed Suture Braided Polyglactin 910 Size 3 - 0 27 Inch Suture 1-Needle 36 mm Length 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle, 36/BX

Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl Absorbable Coated Undyed Suture Braided Polyglactin 910 Size 3 - 0 27 Inch Suture 1-Needle 36 mm Length 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle, 36/BX

This absorbable suture with needle is a coated, undyed braided Polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation. It fits buyers looking for a Coated Vicryl option for general soft tissue work, including ophthalmic procedures, where reliable knot tying and predictable absorption matter. This SKU pairs a size 3-0, 27 inch suture with one 36 mm 1/2 circle taper point needle.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable braided Polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Coated undyed construction supports handling with ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Includes one 36 mm 1/2 circle taper point needle for precise tissue work
• Size 3-0 and 27 inch suture length help buyers match this SKU to procedural preference
• Indicated for general soft tissue use, including ophthalmic procedures
• Absorption profile includes 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks and complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days

Applications and Usage

• Closing or approximating general soft tissue
• Ligation during procedures that call for an absorbable braided suture
• Ophthalmic procedures where this suture type is appropriate
• General tissue or muscle approximation
• Orthopedic procedures as a second-choice option

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 27 Inch.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• This suture loses 50% of 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.
• Where should this suture not be used? This suture is not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• What needle is included with this suture? This SKU includes one 36 mm taper point needle in a 1/2 circle shape.
• How long does the suture retain strength? The suture loses 50% of its tensile strength after 3 weeks.
• How long does absorption take? Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.