VICRYL surgical sutures W9158

Vicryl Polyglatine 910 (polymer of glycolic and lactic acid, combined in ratio 9:1) coated with a mixture of Polyglactin 370 and calcium stearate (ratio 1:1). Effective period of tissue support up to 35 days. Sutures are Sterile and Absorbable.

APPLICATION: soft tissues, ligating, general surgery, intestine, orthopedics, ophthalmology.

Main features:

ü  Handy and safe;

ü  Does not lose its coating when sewing;

ü  Not traumatize tissues;

ü  Ensures that the node can be easily brought back and its position can be corrected;

ü  Sterilization: ethylene oxide;

ü  Absorption period: 56-70 days;

ü  Period of validity: 5 years;

ü  Colors: purple and undyed;

ü  Sutures comply with the requirements of the US Pharmacopoeia (U.S.P.) & the European Pharmacopoeia (PhEUR).

Tissue Support Profile (Approximate Percentage of Initial Support Capacity):
• 75% after 14 days
• 50% after  21 days (6/0 and more)
• 40% after  21 days (7/0 and less)
• 25% after  28 days (6/0 and more)