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. 1.

Vicryl (polyglactin 910) is an absorbable, synthetic, usually braided suture, manufactured by Ethicon Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. A monofilament version is also made for use in ophthalmic practice. It is indicated for soft tissue approximation and ligation.

2015年2月5日 · Bottom line: When sutures are indicated in a deep laceration, the judicious use of interrupted, absorbable sutures (e.g., Vicryl) can relieve skin tension, ease closure and improve ultimate cosmetic outcome. Vicryl is often a good choice here because it provides long-term tensile strength and has a mid-range absorption time, which reduces ...

2020年3月26日 · Users should be familiar with surgical procedures and techniques involving absorbable sutures before employing Coated VICRYL Suture for wound closure, as risk of wound dehiscence may vary with the site of application and the suture material used.

2015年2月5日 · As newer, finer materials were developed, more zeroes were added to indicate smaller diameters, resulting in sizes 2-0 (or “00”) to 5-0 (or “00000”) and eventually the vanishingly tiny 12-0 (you get the picture).

2024年8月29日 · Vicryl sutures come in a variety of sizes, typically denoted by an “0” (zero) system. The sizes range from 10-0, the smallest, to 1, the largest. Understanding this sizing system is critical for making informed decisions.

As an absorbable suture, Coated VICRYL Suture may act transiently as a foreign body. Acceptable surgical practice should be followed for the management of contaminated or infected wounds. For complete product details, please see Instructions for Use.

VICRYL RAPIDE™ Suture is the fastest-absorbing Ethicon synthetic suture and is indicated for use in superficial soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only short-term wound support is required. 1,2 VICRYL RAPIDE Suture, composed of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide copolymer, is a synthetic absorbable suture intended to model the ...

VICRYL® Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues.

Vicryl is the most widely used braided synthetic absorbable suture. Vicryl features exclusive technology inside and out for excellent handling and durable wound support. The unique coating prevents flaking and offers smoother tissue passage …