J & J HEALTHCARE SUTURE, VICRYL VIO BR CT 5-0 18" S14 (12/BX)

SUTURE, VICRYL VIO BR CT 5-0 18" S14 (12/BX)

This VICRYL violet braided coated suture is a 5-0, 18 inch surgical suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. It may fit facilities and clinicians looking for a suture used in general tissue and muscle approximation, reproductive tract procedures, and certain ophthalmic applications. Source details also note ease of knot tying, knot security on the first throw, 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 procedures

Key Features

• For general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures
• Ease of knot tying can support smoother handling during suturing
• Knot security on the first throw helps with dependable tie-down performance
• Commonly used for general tissue and muscle approximation, ligatures, and reproductive tract procedures
• Absorbable profile with 50% tensile strength loss after 3 weeks and complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues

Applications and Usage

• General tissue approximation
• Muscle approximation
• Ligatures
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Orthopedic procedures as a second choice

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: DZ.
• Not appropriate for cardiovascular tissues
• Not appropriate for neurological tissues
• Tensile strength decreases over time, with 50% loss after 3 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 76 days

FAQ

• What procedures is this suture intended for? This suture is intended for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. Source details also include ophthalmic procedures among its indicated uses.
• Where should this suture not be used? This VICRYL suture should not be used in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• How does this suture perform over time? Source details state that the suture loses 50% of its tensile strength after 3 weeks and reaches complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days.
• What kinds of procedures commonly use this suture? Common uses include general tissue and muscle approximation, ligatures, reproductive tract procedures, ophthalmic procedures, and orthopedic procedures as a second choice.
• Does this suture help with knot handling? Yes. Source details note ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw.

From J & J HEALTHCARE.