J&J Ethicon Suture Vicryl 5/0 with RB-2 13mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle 45cm (12)

J&J Ethicon Suture Vicryl 5/0 with RB-2 13mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point 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 5/0 with RB-2 13mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle 45cm (12) Brand: Vicryl Suture Size: 5/0 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: RB-2 Needle Colour: Silver Needle Length (mm):13mm Needle Point Type: 1/2 Circle Taper Point 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