COATED VICRYL® Plus Antibacterial 5/0 Violet RB-1 Plus 70cm (36pcs)
VCP303H
VICRYL Suture is a smooth, synthetic, absorbable suture that passes through tissue readily with minimal drag, and facilitates ease of handling, smooth tie-down, and unsurpassed knot security.
VICRYL Suture is a synthetic absorbable suture coated with lactide and glycolide copolymer plus calcium stearate. 1 It is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including ophthalmic procedures, but not cardiovascular and neurological tissues.2 VICRYL suture provides 2 - 4 weeks of tissue support. 2
Ethicon Plus Antibacterial Sutures are sterile, synthetic, absorbable, surgical suture that contains Triclosan, a broad spectrum antibacterial agent. Coated VICRYL Plus Sutures are recommended for closure of the peritoneum, fascia, subcutaneous tissue (fat), skin and subcuticular tissue.
References:
1. Ethicon Wound Closure Manual. 2012. Ethicon, Inc.
2. Coated VICRYL® (polyglactin 910) Suture Instructions for Use. Ethicon, Inc.