Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE™ Suture, Size 3-0, 18", PS-2 Needle - Box of 12
Fast-Absorbing Polyglactin 910 Suture with MULTIPASS® Prime Reverse Cutting Needle for Short-Term Wound Support

The Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE (polyglactin 910) Suture Size 3-0 PS-2 18in (VR497) is a synthetic absorbable suture designed for closures that need only short-term wound support. Made from polyglactin 910, VICRYL RAPIDE™ sutures offer a faster absorption profile than standard COATED VICRYL®, with absorption at 42 days. Pairing an undyed 3-0 strand with a compact 19 mm PS-2 prime reverse cutting needle from Ethicon's MULTIPASS® needle line, this configuration offers the holding strength of a 3-0 suture with the control of a compact needle, suited to skin closures under moderate tension where rapid absorption is preferred.

Key Features At A Glance

• Suture Size: 3-0
• Length: 18" (single strand)
• Material: Polyglactin 910
• Fast-absorbing synthetic absorbable suture
• Absorption: 42 days
• PS-2 prime reverse cutting needle (19 mm)
• MULTIPASS® needle
• Undyed
• Unidirectional strand configuration
• Sterile, single-use sutures
• Packaging
  
  • Quantity: Box of 12 sutures
  • Configuration: 1 strand × 18" per pack

Rapid Absorption for Short-Term Wound Support

VICRYL RAPIDE™ sutures are designed for situations where only short-term wound support is needed. With absorption at 42 days, compared with 56 to 70 days for standard COATED VICRYL®, this suture supports the early stages of healing and is then absorbed more quickly.

PS-2 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle for Controlled Tissue Penetration

This configuration features a PS-2 prime reverse cutting needle (19 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 and dense tissue cleanly while reducing the risk of the suture tearing through the tissue. The compact needle size supports controlled, accurate bites, while the 3-0 strand provides added strength for closures under moderate tension.

Reliable Handling

VICRYL RAPIDE™ sutures offer smooth tissue passage and dependable knot performance, supporting consistent results across a range of closures. The undyed strand is supplied in its natural colour.

Clinical Applications

• Skin closure and cutaneous wound repair
• Closures under moderate tension
• Closures requiring only short-term wound support
• Laceration repair in emergency and outpatient settings
• Minor surgical procedures

Why Choose VICRYL RAPIDE™ Sutures

VICRYL RAPIDE™ sutures are a trusted choice when fast absorption is preferred, offering the familiar handling of polyglactin 910 with a shorter absorption profile. The Size 3-0 PS-2 configuration delivers dependable performance for skin closures where suture strength, precise needle control, and short-term wound support are all important.