Coated Vicryl™ Plus Taper Point Needles BB | 3/8 Circle | 45 mm | 45 cm | Violet | Braided

      Manufacturer Code: VCP9074H
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      Pack: 1 x 36 Sutures

      Coated Vicryl™ Plus Antibacterial
      Needle name: BB PLUS
      Suture size: 4–0
      Needle point type: Taper Point Needles
      Needle length: 45 mm
      Needle curvature: 3/8 Circle
      Suture length: 45 cm

      Size: BB PLUS, 4–0, 45 mm, 45 cm
      Colour: Violet
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      Overview
      Specification

      Overview

      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® M
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