- Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
- Ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
- Frequent uses general tissue/muscle approximation, ligatures, reproductive tract, ophthalmic, orthopedic (2nd choice)
- Loss of 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks
- Complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days
- SKU:
- 106522
- QTY Per Sell:
- 12
- Coating:
- Coated
- Needle Length:
- 16 mm
- Needle Material:
- Stainless Steel Needle
- Needle Shape:
- 3/8 Circle
- Needle Type:
- Reverse Cutting Needle
- Number of Needles:
- 1-Needle
- Suture Color:
- Undyed
- Suture Length:
- 18 Inch Suture
- Suture Type:
- Braided
- Suture Material:
- Polyglactin 910 (copolymer 90% glycolide/10% L-lactide)
- Suture Size:
- 6-0
- Absorption Rate:
- 56–70 days complete absorption
- Tensile Strength Retention:
- ~50% strength at 3 weeks
- Indications:
- General soft tissue approximation
- Ligatures; ophthalmic use
- Needle Code:
- PS-3 (Precision Point reverse cutting)
- Sterility:
- Sterile, single-use
- Packaging Details:
- 1 x 18" strand per pack
- 12 per box
- Manufacturer Link:
- Ethicon product center page (manufacturer verified)
