COATED VICRYL™ Plus Antibacterial (Polyglactin 910) Suture - 4-0
Braided Absorbable Suture With Triclosan

COATED VICRYL™ Plus Antibacterial Suture is a braided, absorbable polyglactin 910 suture that contains triclosan, an antibacterial agent. The VCP496G is a 4-0 suture, 18 in (45 cm) long and undyed, swaged to a PS-2 prime reverse cutting needle made from ETHALLOY needle alloy. The suture retains approximately 75% of its breaking strength at 2 weeks, 50% at 3 weeks and 25% at 4 weeks, and is absorbed in 56 to 70 days. It is sterilized by ethylene oxide (EO). Each box contains 12 sutures.

Key Features

• Absorbable polyglactin 910 suture with triclosan
• Braided construction
• 4-0 suture size, 18 in (45 cm) length
• Undyed
• PS-2 prime reverse cutting needle
• ETHALLOY needle alloy
• Breaking strength retention of 75% at 2 weeks, 50% at 3 weeks and 25% at 4 weeks
• Absorbed in 56 to 70 days
• Sterilized by ethylene oxide

Specifications

• Brand: COATED VICRYL Plus
• Product code: VCP496G
• Product type: Absorbable suture
• Material: Polyglactin 910 with triclosan
• Construction: Braided
• Suture size: 4-0
• Length: 18 in (45 cm)
• Colour: Undyed
• Needle: PS-2
• Needle point: Prime reverse cutting
• Needle alloy: ETHALLOY
• Breaking strength retention: 75% at 2 weeks; 50% at 3 weeks; 25% at 4 weeks
• Absorption: 56 to 70 days
• Sterilization: Ethylene oxide (EO)
• Pack size: 12 sutures per box

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coated Vicryl Plus suture made of?
Coated Vicryl Plus is a braided polyglactin 910 suture that contains triclosan, an antibacterial agent.

Is Coated Vicryl Plus absorbable?
Yes. Coated Vicryl Plus is an absorbable suture, absorbed in 56 to 70 days.

How long does Coated Vicryl Plus retain its strength?
Coated Vicryl Plus retains approximately 75% of its breaking strength at 2 weeks, 50% at 3 weeks and 25% at 4 weeks.

What needle comes with the VCP496G?
The VCP496G has a PS-2 prime reverse cutting needle made from ETHALLOY needle alloy.

What size and length is the VCP496G suture?
The VCP496G is a 4-0 suture, 18 in (45 cm) long and undyed.

How many sutures are in a box?
Each box contains 12 sutures.