Additional Information

Product Name	Coated Vicryl Suture, Violet Braided, Size 8-0, 12", With Tg1 Needle
Application	Absorbable Suture with Needle
Coating	Coated
Needle 1 Code	TG140-6
Needle Length	6.5 mm
Needle Material	Stainless Steel Needle
Needle Shape	3/8 Circle
Needle Type	Spatula Needle
Number of Needles	Double-Armed
Number of Strands	12-Strand
Suture Type	Braided
Suture Size	Size 8-0
Suture Color	Violet
Suture Length	12 Inch Suture
Suture Material	Polyglactin 910
Uses	General soft tissue approximation, ligatures, ophthalmic procedures, muscle closure, reproductive tract surgery

Description

Coated Vicryl Suture, Violet Braided, Size 8/0 with TG1 needle, is designed for reliable performance in general soft tissue approximation and ligation. Its primary indication includes use in delicate surgical applications, including ophthalmic procedures. The suture is not recommended for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues due to specific tensile and absorption characteristics.

This suture is composed of polyglactin 910, a synthetic absorbable polymer, and is braided to enhance handling properties. The violet coloration improves visibility in the surgical field, while the coated surface promotes smooth passage through tissue and minimizes trauma. Its construction allows for secure knotting, maintaining knot integrity from the initial throw.

Tensile strength is retained at approximately 50% by the end of the third postoperative week, supporting tissue during early healing phases. This gradual loss of strength is aligned with the natural tissue regeneration timeline, ensuring adequate support before the suture begins degradation.

Coated VICRYL™ Plus Antibacterial (polyglactin 910) Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/ or ligation, except for ophthalmic, cardiovascular and neurological tissues. Coated VICRYL Plus Sutures provide multiple benefits:- --Predictable breaking strength retention (BSR) profile to provide support for 14 to 28 days while tissues heal, --Shown in vitro to kill bacteria and inhibit bacterial colonization of the suture, --Proprietary suture coating and polymer properties minimize drag force and elicit only a slight tissue reaction during absorption.