J & J Healthcare Systems suture with needle Coated Vicryl Absorbable Coated Violet Suture Braided Polyglactin 910 Size 5-0 18 Inch Suture Double-Armed Size 5 - 0 1/4 Circle Spatula Needle, 12/DZ, 1DZ/BX

suture with needle Coated Vicryl Absorbable Coated Violet Suture Braided Polyglactin 910 Size 5-0 18 Inch Suture Double-Armed Size 5 - 0 1/4 Circle Spatula Needle, 12/DZ, 1DZ/BX

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a sterile braided polyglactin 910 suture in violet with an 18 inch length and double-armed 1/4 circle spatula needles. It fits buyers who need a suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures. Many clinicians choose this format for knot tying and first-throw knot security, with 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks and complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable coated violet suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Braided polyglactin 910 construction supports handling and knot tying
• Double-armed 1/4 circle spatula needles suit procedures that call for that needle format
• Sterile presentation helps support procedural workflow
• 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks and complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days

Applications and Usage

• General tissue approximation
• Muscle approximation
• Ligatures
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Reproductive tract procedures

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
• Orthopedic use is noted as a second choice

FAQ

• Is this suture absorbable? Yes. This is an absorbable coated suture with complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days.
• What procedures is this suture intended for? This suture is indicated 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 style comes with this suture? This suture comes with double-armed 1/4 circle spatula needles.
• How long does the suture retain strength? The suture loses 50% of its tensile strength after 3 weeks.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.