J&J Ethicon Suture Vicryl 6/0 with P-1 11mm 3/8 Circle Precision Point Reverse Cutting Needle 45cm (12)

J&J Ethicon Suture Vicryl 6/0 with P-1 11mm 3/8 Circle Precision Point Reverse Cutting Needle 45cm (12)
Ethicon Vicryl sutures are intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery, peripheral nerve anastomosis and microsurgery for vessels less than 2 mm diameter. The safety and effectiveness of Vicryl sutures in cardiovascular tissue have not been established.

Specifications
Description: Vicryl 6/0 with P-1 11mm 3/8 Circle Precision Point Reverse Cutting Needle 45cm (12)
Brand: Vicryl
Suture Size: 6/0
Length: 18″/45cm
Colour: Undyed
Material Composition: Polyglactin 910
Category: Wound Closure
Quantity Per Box: 12
Absorbability: Absorbable
Absorption Rate: 56-70 days
Directionality: Unidirectional
Needle Name: P-1
Needle Colour: Silver
Needle Length (mm):11mm
Needle Point Type: 3/8 Circle Precision Point Reverse Cutting

Characteristics
> Physical Material: Polyglactin 910 (copolymer of glycolide and lactide)
> Construction: Braided (Monofilament in sizes 9/0 and 10/0)
> Absorbable/Non-Absorbable: Absorbable
> Coating (if applicable): 50% Polyglactin 370 and 50% Calcium Stearate
> Colours: Undyed (Beige) and Dyed (Violet)
> Available Size Range: 3 through 8/0
> Tensile Strength (Wound Support): Medium Term (4 weeks)
> Tensile Strength Retention in Tissue:
6/0 and larger
75% of original strength remains at 2 weeks
50% of original strength remains at 3 weeks
25% of original strength remains at 4 weeks
7/0 and smaller
75% of original strength remains at 2 weeks
40% of original strength remains at 3 weeks
> Absorption Time: Absorbed in 56-70 days, 63 days average
> Frequent Uses: General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in Ophthalmic procedures