Ethicon COATED VICRYL® Plus Antibacterial Suture, Size 3-0, 27", SH Needle - Box of 36
Braided Absorbable Polyglactin 910 Suture with Triclosan and Taper Point Needle for Soft Tissue Approximation

The Ethicon COATED VICRYL Plus Antibacterial (polyglactin 910) Suture Size 3-0 SH 27in (VCP416H) is a coated, braided synthetic absorbable suture designed for soft tissue approximation where temporary wound support is required. Made from polyglactin 910 and incorporating triclosan, an antibacterial agent, COATED VICRYL® Plus sutures combine reliable handling with added antibacterial protection on the suture itself. Paired with a 26 mm SH taper point needle and a generous 27" strand, this configuration provides controlled, atraumatic tissue passage and ample working length for a wide range of general soft tissue closures.

Key Features At A Glance

• Suture Size: 3-0
• Length: 27" (single strand)
• Material: Polyglactin 910 with triclosan
• Coated, braided construction
• Synthetic absorbable suture
• Absorption: 56 to 70 days
• Antibacterial triclosan protection
• SH taper point needle (26 mm)
• Undyed
• Unidirectional strand configuration
• Sterile, single-use sutures
• Packaging
  
  • Quantity: Box of 36 sutures
  • Configuration: 1 strand × 27" per pack

Antibacterial Protection with Triclosan

COATED VICRYL® Plus sutures incorporate triclosan, an antibacterial agent, giving clinicians the familiar performance of polyglactin 910 with added antibacterial protection on the suture. This makes it a practical choice for facilities looking to support infection prevention practices in routine soft tissue closure.

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.

SH Taper Point Needle for Atraumatic Tissue Passage

This configuration features an SH taper point needle (26 mm), designed for controlled, atraumatic passage through soft tissue. The taper point design spreads tissue rather than cutting it, making it well suited to subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and muscle approximation.

Reliable Handling

The coated, braided COATED VICRYL® Plus strand offers smooth tissue passage and dependable knot performance, while the 27" length provides ample working length for running closures. The undyed strand is supplied in its natural colour.

Clinical Applications

• General soft tissue approximation
• Subcutaneous tissue closure
• Fascia and muscle approximation
• General surgical procedures
• Closures where an absorbable suture is preferred

Why Choose COATED VICRYL® Plus Antibacterial Sutures

COATED VICRYL® Plus sutures are a trusted choice for absorbable soft tissue closure, combining the dependable performance of polyglactin 910 with antibacterial triclosan protection. The Size 3-0 SH configuration delivers reliable handling and controlled tissue passage for a wide range of general soft tissue procedures.