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 1/4 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 1/4 Circle Spatula Needle, 12/DZ, 1DZ/BX

Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with needle is a sterile braided Polyglactin 910 violet suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation. It is used in general soft tissue work, including ophthalmic procedures, when buyers need an absorbable coated suture with strong knot tying and knot security on the first throw. This SKU pairs an 18 inch size 6-0 suture with double-armed 1/4 circle spatula needles.

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 for Coated Vicryl handling characteristics
• Double-armed 1/4 circle spatula needles support precise needle placement
• Size 6-0, 18 inch length fits fine suture applications
• Ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
• Sterile presentation for procedural use

Applications and Usage

• Approximating general soft tissue during procedures
• Ligation where an absorbable braided suture is preferred
• Ophthalmic soft tissue procedures
• General tissue or muscle approximation
• Reproductive tract procedures

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 18 Inch.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
• Tensile strength is reduced by 50% after 3 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days
• This SKU uses spatula needles and a size 6-0 suture, so buyers should confirm it matches the required technique and tissue type

FAQ

• What procedures is this Coated Vicryl suture intended for? This absorbable 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.
• What needle configuration does this SKU use? This SKU uses double-armed 1/4 circle spatula needles.
• How long does the suture retain strength and absorb? The suture loses 50% of its tensile strength after 3 weeks, and complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days.
• What size and length is the suture? This Coated Vicryl suture is size 6-0 and 18 inch long.

From Coated Vicryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.