J & J Healthcare Systems suture with needle Coated Vicryl Absorbable Coated Violet Suture Braided Polyglactin 910 Size 6-0 18 Inch Suture Double-Armed Size 6 - 0 1/2 Circle Spatula Needle, 12/DZ, 1DZ/BX

suture with needle Coated Vicryl Absorbable Coated Violet Suture Braided Polyglactin 910 Size 6-0 18 Inch Suture Double-Armed Size 6 - 0 1/2 Circle Spatula Needle, 12/DZ, 1DZ/BX

This Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyglactin 910 violet suture paired with double-armed 1/2 circle spatula needles. It is used for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures, when buyers need an absorbable option with knot tying ease and first-throw knot security. This sterile 18 inch suture is size 6-0 and is not for cardiovascular or neurological tissues.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable coated braided polyglactin 910 suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Double-armed 1/2 circle spatula needles support precise handling in appropriate procedures
• Indicated for general soft tissue use, including ophthalmic procedures
• Designed for ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Retains 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks, with complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days
• Sterile 18 inch size 6-0 violet suture for professional clinical use

Applications and Usage

• General tissue approximation
• Muscle approximation
• Ligatures
• Reproductive tract procedures
• Ophthalmic 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
• Tensile strength decreases over time, with 50% remaining after 3 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days

FAQ

• Where can this absorbable suture be used? This absorbable 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? The suture comes with double-armed spatula needles in a 1/2 circle shape.
• How long does the suture maintain strength? The suture loses strength over time and retains 50% 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.