J & J Healthcare Systems suture with needle Coated Vicryl Absorbable Coated Undyed Suture Braided Polyglactin 910 Size 5-0 18 Inch Suture 1-Needle Size 5 - 0 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle, 12/DZ, 1DZ/BX

suture with needle Coated Vicryl Absorbable Coated Undyed Suture Braided Polyglactin 910 Size 5-0 18 Inch Suture 1-Needle Size 5 - 0 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle, 12/DZ, 1DZ/BX

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. It fits facilities and surgical teams that need an undyed sterile suture for workflows including general tissue or muscle approximation, reproductive tract work, and ophthalmic procedures. This 18 inch size 5-0 suture comes with one 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle and is not for cardiovascular or neurological tissues.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable coated braided polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Undyed sterile format supports clinical use where a sterile absorbable suture is required
• 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle helps meet procedural preferences for needle shape and type
• Size 5-0, 18 inch suture offers a defined option for finer soft tissue work
• Built for ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Retains 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks and fully absorbs in 56 to 76 days

Applications and Usage

• General tissue approximation
• Muscle approximation
• Ligatures
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Orthopedic procedures as a second choice

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 18 Inch.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Not for use in cardiovascular tissues
• Not for use in neurological tissues
• Tensile strength decreases over time, with 50% remaining 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 intended for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures.
• Where should this suture not be used? This suture should not be used in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• What needle configuration comes with this suture? This suture comes with one 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle.
• How long does the suture maintain strength and absorb? The suture loses 50% of its tensile strength after 3 weeks and completes mass absorption in 56 to 76 days.
• What is the suture material and color? The suture is braided polyglactin 910 and it is undyed.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.