Coated VICRYL (polyglactin 910) Suture

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.

Material:  Mostly Braided Multifilament - Dyed/Undyed / Some Monofilaments Dyed

Size Range:  Braided: 8/0 through 3 / Monofilaments 10/0 to 9/0

Typical Use:

Indicated for:

• Ligation
• Soft tissue approximation
• General closure
• Bowel
• Orthopedic surgery
• Ophthalmic surgery (Monofilaments)
• Peripheral nerve anastomosis
• Microsurgery for vessels >2mm diameter

Contraindicated for:

• Extended approximation of tissues under stress

Breaking Strength Retention (BSR) Profile: 

In vivo strength retention:

75% at 2 weeks
50% at 3 weeks (6-0 and larger)
40% at 3 weeks (7-0 and smaller)
25% at 4 weeks (6-0 and larger)

Absorption Rate (Complete by): 56-70 days