J & J HEALTHCARE SUTURE, VICRYL RAPIDE UD 4-0 27" PS-2 (12/BX)

SUTURE, VICRYL RAPIDE UD 4-0 27" PS-2 (12/BX)

VICRYL RAPIDE suture is a fast-absorbing synthetic suture with a reverse cutting needle. This option may fit buyers who need an absorbable suture with initial strength comparable to nylon and gut while aiming for lower tissue reaction than chromic gut suture. The needle style is PS-2, and the suture is identified as 4-0 with a 27 inch length.

Good Fit For

• Teams selecting a fast-absorbing synthetic suture
• Preference for a reverse cutting needle
• Cases where lower tissue reaction than chromic gut suture is a buying consideration

Key Features

• Fastest-absorbing synthetic suture for workflows that call for absorption
• Reverse cutting needle supports use where that needle type is preferred
• Initial strength comparable to nylon and gut
• Coated VICRYL RAPIDE suture elicits lower tissue reaction than chromic gut suture
• 4-0 suture with 27 inch length and PS-2 needle configuration

Applications and Usage

• Selecting an absorbable synthetic suture for procedural supply needs
• Standardizing on a reverse cutting needle configuration in suture purchasing
• Comparing suture options based on initial strength and tissue reaction considerations

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: DZ.
• Confirm that 4-0 size, 27 inch length, and PS-2 needle match the procedure preference before ordering.
• Choose this option when a fast-absorbing synthetic suture is preferred over slower-absorbing alternatives.
• Review needle type requirements carefully, since this suture uses a reverse cutting needle.

FAQ

• Is this an absorbable suture? Yes. VICRYL RAPIDE is described as the fastest-absorbing synthetic suture.
• What needle type does this suture use? This suture uses a reverse cutting needle and the PS-2 needle designation.
• How does its initial strength compare with other suture types? The initial strength is comparable to that of nylon and gut.
• How does tissue reaction compare with chromic gut suture? Coated VICRYL RAPIDE suture elicits lower tissue reaction than chromic gut suture.
• What size and length is this suture? This suture is 4-0 and 27 inch long.

From J & J HEALTHCARE.