Ethicon COATED VICRYL® Suture, Size 6-0, 18", P-3 Needle - Box of 12
Fine-Gauge Absorbable Polyglactin 910 Suture with MULTIPASS® Prime Reverse Cutting Needle for Delicate Closures

The Ethicon COATED VICRYL (polyglactin 910) Suture Size 6-0 P-3 18in (J492G) is a fine-gauge synthetic absorbable suture designed for precise approximation of delicate tissue where temporary wound support is required. Made from polyglactin 910, COATED VICRYL® sutures provide dependable handling and a predictable absorption profile. Pairing an undyed 6-0 strand with a small 13 mm P-3 prime reverse cutting needle from Ethicon's MULTIPASS® needle line, this configuration is suited to detailed closures in thin skin and cosmetically sensitive areas where small, precise bites and an absorbable suture are preferred.

Key Features At A Glance

• Suture Size: 6-0
• Length: 18" (single strand)
• Material: Polyglactin 910
• Synthetic absorbable suture
• Absorption: 56 to 70 days
• P-3 prime reverse cutting needle (13 mm)
• MULTIPASS® needle
• Undyed
• Unidirectional strand configuration
• Sterile, single-use sutures
• Packaging
  
  • Quantity: Box of 12 sutures
  • Configuration: 1 strand × 18" per pack

Predictable Absorption for Temporary Wound Support

As a synthetic absorbable suture, polyglactin 910 provides temporary support while the wound heals and is then absorbed, with an absorption profile of 56 to 70 days. This removes the need for suture removal in buried closures.

P-3 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle for Precise Tissue Penetration

This configuration features a P-3 prime reverse cutting needle (13 mm) from Ethicon's MULTIPASS® needle line. With the cutting edge positioned on the outer curvature of the needle, the reverse cutting design penetrates skin cleanly while reducing the risk of the suture tearing through the tissue. The small needle size supports fine, controlled bites for detailed closures.

Reliable Handling for Fine Closures

COATED VICRYL® sutures offer smooth tissue passage and dependable knot performance, supporting consistent results in fine, detailed work. The undyed strand is supplied in its natural colour.

Clinical Applications

• Fine soft tissue approximation in delicate tissue
• Closures in cosmetically sensitive areas
• Plastic and reconstructive procedures
• Minor surgical and dermatologic procedures
• Closures where an absorbable suture is preferred

Why Choose COATED VICRYL® Sutures

COATED VICRYL® sutures are a trusted choice for absorbable soft tissue closure, offering dependable handling and a predictable absorption profile. The Size 6-0 P-3 configuration delivers precise performance for delicate closures where a fine absorbable suture and a small, controlled needle are essential.