J & J Healthcare Systems Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl Absorbable Coated Undyed Suture Braided Polyglactin 910 Size 6 - 0 18 Inch Suture 1-Needle 13 mm Length 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle

Suture with Needle Coated Vicryl Absorbable Coated Undyed Suture Braided Polyglactin 910 Size 6 - 0 18 Inch Suture 1-Needle 13 mm Length 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle

Coated Vicryl absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture with needle is a coated, undyed suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. It fits clinical settings that need reliable knot tying and first-throw knot security, including ophthalmic procedures. This SKU pairs an 18 inch suture with one 13 mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Ligation tasks
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Teams selecting an absorbable braided suture with first-throw knot security

Key Features

• Absorbable coated undyed braided polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Indicated for general soft tissue use, including ophthalmic procedures
• Reverse cutting needle may help when a cutting edge is preferred for tissue passage
• Ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw supports procedural workflow
• Retains 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days

Applications and Usage

• General tissue and muscle approximation
• Ligatures
• Reproductive tract procedures
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Orthopedic procedures as a second choice

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 18 Inch.
• Not for use in cardiovascular tissues
• Not for use in neurological tissues
• This is an absorbable suture, with complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days
• Tensile strength decreases over time, with 50% remaining after 3 weeks

FAQ

• What procedures is this absorbable suture intended for? This Coated Vicryl suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures.
• Is this suture appropriate for cardiovascular or neurological tissue? No. This suture is not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• How long does the suture retain strength? The suture loses strength over time and retains 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks.
• When is the suture fully absorbed? Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days.
• What needle and suture size comes with this SKU? This SKU includes an 18 inch suture with one 13 mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.