Ethicon Vicryl Absorbable Surgical Suture VP 2382

- Needle Length: 40mm

- Suture Length: 90cm

- Colour: Violet

- Suture Type: Synthetic Braided

- Absorption Profile: Absorbable : 56 - 70 Days (Average 63 Days)

- Suture Diameter: USP 2-0

- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910

- Needle Description: 40mm, 1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle

- Coating: Calcium Stearate

- Tensile Strength: 75% retention at 14 days, 50% retention at 21 days, 25% retention at 28 days

- The Coated Vicryl Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues

- The Coated Vicryl Suture is a synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture composed of a copolymer made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide

- This suture, being absorbable, should not be used where extended approximation of tissue is required

- Progressive loss of tensile strength and eventual absorption of Coated Vicryl Suture occurs by means of hydrolysis. Absorption begins as a loss of tensile strength followed by a loss of mass.