Vicryl Plus suture 3-0, VCP316H, SH plus needle, 70 cm purple

Vicryl Plus suture 3-0 SH plus needle, 70 cm purple filament Pack with 36 sutures Absorbable - synthetic - multifilament. Vicryl Plus is equivalent to your normal Vicryl absorbable suture plus a coating that gives antibacterial protection. • Coated with the proven broad-spectrum antibacterial triclosan to create a zone of inhibition around the suture line • Effective against Staph A, Staph E, MRSA and MRSE The handling and performance is identical to Vicryl. As with Vicryl, flaking is prevented by a coating that is unique for the Vicryl sutures. This also ensures a smooth tissue passage. Vicryl is a copolymer made from glycolide and lactide. It is absorbed through hydrolysis. Vicryl sutures features: • Synthetic, absorbable, braided suture • Unique coating for smooth passage through tissue • Braided suture ensures easy knot tying and knot security • Virtually no package memory enables ease of handling Tensile strength of the Vicryl Plus suture: 2 weeks - 75% 3 weeks - 50% 4 weeks - 25% The suture should be completely absorbed within 56 - 70 days. Manufacturer: Ethicon / Johnson & Johnson