J & J Healthcare Systems J500G - Coated Vicryl™ Suture with Needle - 12/Dozen, 12/Box
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Coated Vicryl absorbable suture with a 16 mm stainless steel 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle. Size 5-0 braided polyglactin 910, 18 inch length, sterile.
This product can be found in our First Aid & Wound Care -> Wound & Skin Prep -> Wound Closure section.
- SKU
- 100-99423SV
Description / J & J Healthcare Systems J500G - Coated Vicryl™ Suture with Needle - 12/Dozen, 12/Box
The J & J Healthcare Systems Coated Vicryl suture with needle is an absorbable suture, one the body gradually absorbs over time. It is a braided polyglactin 910 suture with a 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle attached. It is used for general soft tissue approximation and ligation.
- Indicated for general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures
- Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
- Made for easy knot tying, with knot security on the first throw
- Frequent uses include general tissue and muscle approximation, ligatures, reproductive tract, ophthalmic and orthopedic (2nd choice)
- Loses 50% of its tensile strength after 3 weeks
- Complete mass absorption takes 56 to 76 days
- Absorbable, coated, braided polyglactin 910 suture, size 5-0
- Undyed, 12-strand suture, 18 inch length
- PS-3 needle: 3/8 circle, reverse cutting, stainless steel, 16 mm long
- 1 needle per suture
- Sterile
Check that the suture size (5-0), length (18 inch) and needle type (3/8 circle reverse cutting, 16 mm) match your procedure needs before ordering.
More Information
| Manufacturer Item Number | J500G |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Name | J & J Healthcare Systems |
| Manufacturer Number | J500G |
| Application | Absorbable Suture with Needle |
| Brand Or Series | Coated Vicryl™ |
| Qty Per Unit of Measure | 12 |
| GTIN | 30705031040674 |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Coating | Coated |
| Needle Material | Stainless Steel Needle |
| Suture Material | Polyglactin 910 |
| Needle Length | 16 mm |
| Number Of Needles | 1-Needle |
| Number Of Strands | 12-Strand |
| Suture Length | 18 Inch Suture |
| Needle Shape | 3/8 Circle |
| Needle Type | Reverse Cutting Needle |
| Suture Color | Undyed |
| Suture Type | Braided |
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Which brands does Great Oak Medical carry in Wound Closure?
What units of measure are available for Wound Closure?
Shop wound closure by type
- Closure strips and butterfly bandages: 3M Steri-Strip skin closure strips, including antimicrobial and Nexcare breathable styles, plus Leukostrip, Dynarex butterfly closure strips, and McKesson reinforced and non-reinforced closure strips. Sterile and non-sterile options are available.
- Sutures: absorbable and non-absorbable sutures with needles, including Vicryl, Chromic, Ethilon, and Perma-Hand from J&J Healthcare Systems, and sutures from Covidien, Surgical Specialties, and McKesson Brand.
- Staplers and removers: skin staplers such as Appose, plus staple removers and suture removal kits.
- Skin adhesives: topical skin adhesives, including Dermabond Advanced and McKesson LiquiBand.
Before you order
- Closure strips: check sterile or non-sterile, width and length, whether the strip is reinforced, and how many strips come in the pack.
- Sutures: check the material, size, needle type, and needle length on the product page. Sutures, staplers, and skin adhesives are intended for use by licensed clinicians.
- Quantity: most items are sold by the box and by the case.
What are Steri-Strips?
Steri-Strip is a well-known brand of adhesive skin closure strip made by 3M. We also carry closure strips from other manufacturers.
What is the difference between a butterfly bandage and a closure strip?
A butterfly bandage is a single narrow strip shaped to pull a small cut together. Closure strips usually come as several strips on a card and are applied in a row across a wound.
Are these sterile?
Many are. The product page states sterile or non-sterile for each item.