Product Overview
The coated Vicryl Plus Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/ or ligation, except for ophthalmic, cardiovascular and neurological tissues.
- It offers benefits in a range of surgical applications including:
- Predictable breaking strength retention (BSR) profile to provide support for 14 to 28 days while tissues heal
- Provides protection against colonization of the suture by bacteria commonly associated with SSIs, including Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE)
- Its multifilament design provides greater pliability than monofilament sutures and unsurpassed knot security
- Proprietary suture coating lowers tissue drag compared with standard braided sutures and ensures easy knot sliding and knot positioning
- Hydrolytic process elicits only a slight tissue reaction during absorption.
- Needle Length: 31mm
- Suture Length: 90cm
- Colour: Violet
- Suture Type: Synthetic Braided
- Absorption Profile: Absorbable : 56 - 70 Days (Average 63 Days)
- Suture Diameter: USP 0
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Needle Description: 31mm, 1/2 Circle Round Body Needle
- Coating: IRGACARE MP - Triclosan (Anti bacterial)
- Tensile Strength: 75% retention at 14 days, 50% retention at 21 days, 25% retention at 28 days
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