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

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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)

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