- Suture indicated for general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including ophthalmic procedures (not for cardiovascular or neurological tissues)
- Ease of knot tying and knot security on first throw
- Common uses: general tissue/muscle approximation, ligatures, reproductive tract, ophthalmic; orthopedic (2nd choice)
- Loss of ~50% tensile strength at ~3 weeks
- Complete mass absorption in ~56 to 70 days
- SKU:
- 99409
- QTY Per Sell:
- 12
- Coating:
- Coated
- Needle Length:
- 26 mm
- Needle Material:
- Stainless Steel Needle
- Needle Shape:
- 1/2 Circle
- Needle Type:
- Taper Point Needle
- Number of Needles:
- 1-Needle
- Suture Color:
- Violet
- Suture Length:
- 27 Inch Suture
- Suture Type:
- Braided
- Manufacturer:
- Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)
- Manufacturer Link:
- https://www.ethicon.com/na/epc/code/j317h
- Suture Size:
- 2-0
- Material Composition:
- Polyglactin 910 (90% glycolide, 10% L-lactide)
- Absorption Rate:
- 56-70 days
- Tensile Strength Retention:
- ≈50% strength lost by 3 weeks
- Sterility:
- Sterile, single-use
- Pack Quantity (Box):
- 36 per box
- Indications:
- General soft tissue approximation/ligation
- Ophthalmic procedures
- Not for cardiovascular or neurological tissues
- UNSPSC Code:
- 42312201
- Country of Origin:
- Not available
