J&J Ethicon Sutures Vicryl Coated 5/0 PC-3 Prime (VCP9505H)

Box (36). Coated Vicryl™ Plus Antibacterial Needle name: PC–3 Prime Suture size: 5–0 Needle point type: Conventional Cutting Needles Needle length: 16 mm Needle curvature: 3/8 Circle Suture length: 45 cm Size: PC–3 Prime, 5–0, 16 mm, 45 cm Colour: Undyed Sterile Further Information: • Physical material: Polyglactin 910 (copolymer of glycolide and lactide). • Construction: Braided (Monofilament in sizes 9/0 and 10/0). • Absorbable / Non–absorbable: Absorbable. • Coating (if applicable): 50% Polyglactin 370 and 50% Calcium Stearate. • Tensile Strength (Wound Support): Medium Term (4 weeks). • Absorption Time: Absorbed in 56–70 days, 63 days average. • Frequent Uses: General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in Ophthalmic procedures. Specification: Tensile Strength Retention in Tissue: 75% of original strength remains at 2 weeks 50% of original strength remains at 3 weeks 25% of original strength remains at 4 weeks Vicryl™ Plus Sutures with Irgacare® MP (triclosan) are effective against the pathogens most commonly associated with surgical site infections: • Staphylococcus aureus • Staphylococcus epidermidis • Methicillin–resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) • Methicillin–resistant Staphylococcus aureusepidermidis (MRSE)