Coated VICRYL Rapide Polyglactin 910 - Suture, polyglactin

Intended purpose

The suture is intended for use in soft tissue approximation where only short term wound support is required and where the rapid absorption of the suture would be beneficial. Due to its absorption profile the suture is useful for skin closure, particularly in paediatric surgery, episiotomies, circumcision and closure of oral mucosa. It is also used in ophthalmic surgery for conjunctival sutures.

Functional description

Coated,absorbable,braided,sterile,surgical suture composed of a copolymer made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide. Available in a range of gauge sizes and lengths, non-needled or attached to stainless steel needles of varying types and sizes. The suture typically falls off 7 – 10 days post operatively or can be wiped off with sterile gauze, removal of suture not normally required.