Vicryl™ Sutures Conventional Cutting Needles PS–22 | 22 mm | 1/2 Circle | 4–0 | 45 cm | Violet | Braided

      Manufacturer Code: W9471
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      Pack: 1 x 12 Sutures

      Needle name: PS–22
      Suture size: 4–0
      Needle length: 22 mm
      Needle curvature: 1/2 Circle
      Suture length: 45 cm

      Size: PS–22, 4–0, 22 mm, 45 cm
      Colour: Voilet
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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:

      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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