Coated 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.
Device Specifications and Comparisons
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 and neurological tissues.2
Select Competitive Products: Medtronic Polysorb™ Braided Absorbable Sutures and B. Braun Safil®
Color Violet or Undyed
Antibacterial Coating No
Material/Composition Polyglactin 910
Suture Structure Braided
Absorbable Yes
Absorption Rate 56-70 days
Directionality Unidirectional
Available Needle Options
Taperpoint
Tapercut
Cutting Edge Reverse/ Conventional
Cutting Edge Spatula Reverse/ Conventional
Cutting Edge Prime Reverse/ Conventional
Cutting Edge Spatulated Center Point
Blunt Point Ethiguard
Blunt Point
Pledget Options No