Vicryl™ Sutures Conventional Cutting Needles FS–3 | 16 mm | 3/8 Circle | 3–0 | 75 cm | Violet | Braided

      Manufacturer Code: W9444
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      Needle name: FS–3
      Suture size: 3–0
      Needle length: 16 mm
      Needle curvature: 3/8 Circle
      Suture length: 75 cm

      Size: FS–3, 3–0, 16 mm, 75 cm
      Colour: Voilet
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      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:

      6/0 and larger:
      75% of original strength remains at 2 weeks.
      50% of original strength remains at 3 weeks.
      25% of original strength remains at 4 weeks.

      7/0 and smaller:
      75% of original
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