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Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and engineered for rapid absorption and short-term tensile strength retention.
The braided construction provides excellent handling characteristics and reliable knot security, making it suitable for soft tissue approximation where extended wound support is not required.
This USP 2-0 undyed variant measures 90 cm in length and is supplied with a 48 mm 1/2 circle Taper Point Plus needle, designed for smooth penetration through soft tissue with enhanced needle performance and reduced trauma.
VICRYL RAPIDE is formulated to lose tensile strength more rapidly than standard VICRYL sutures, making it ideal for skin closure and minor surgical procedures.
Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: W9978
- GTIN: 30705031083374
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point Plus
- Needle Size: 48 mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Skin closure
- Minor surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring short-term wound support
- Subcuticular closure techniques
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and designed for rapid absorption and short-term wound support.
The braided construction provides excellent handling characteristics and reliable knot security, making it suitable for soft tissue approximation where extended tensile strength retention is not required.
This USP 0 undyed variant measures 90 cm in length and is supplied with a 48 mm 1/2 circle taper point needle, engineered for smooth penetration through soft tissue with minimal trauma.
VICRYL RAPIDE is formulated to lose tensile strength more rapidly than standard VICRYL sutures, making it ideal for skin closure and procedures requiring temporary wound support.
Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: W9979
- GTIN: 30705031131136
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point
- Needle Size: 48 mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Skin closure
- Minor surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring short-term wound support
- Subcuticular closure techniques
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910, designed to deliver dependable wound support with predictable absorption and minimal tissue reaction.
This USP 6-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 13 mm Taper Point needle with a 1/2 circle curvature, enabling smooth, controlled tissue penetration with excellent precision for delicate soft tissue and subcutaneous closure.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in gradual and predictable loss of tensile strength as healing progresses. The braided construction offers excellent handling and secure knot performance. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: W9981
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 6-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 13 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- Fine surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring atraumatic needle penetration
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and designed for rapid absorption and short-term wound support.
The braided construction provides excellent handling characteristics and secure knot performance, making it suitable for superficial soft tissue approximation where extended tensile strength retention is not required.
This USP 3-0 undyed variant measures 45 cm in length and is supplied as a non-needled ligature (no attached needle), allowing flexibility for ligation or surgeon-selected needle use.
VICRYL RAPIDE is engineered to provide fast absorption, typically losing tensile strength more rapidly than standard VICRYL sutures, making it ideal for skin closure and minor procedures.
Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 24 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: V8644E
- GTIN: 30705031110230
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Non-Needled (Ligature)
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 24 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Superficial soft tissue closure
- Skin closure
- Minor surgical procedures
- Paediatric procedures
- Short-term wound support applications
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and designed for rapid absorption and short-term tensile strength retention.
The braided construction provides excellent handling characteristics and secure knot performance, making it suitable for superficial soft tissue approximation where extended wound support is not required.
This USP 2-0 undyed variant measures 70 cm in length and is supplied as a non-needled ligature (no attached needle), offering flexibility for ligation or surgeon-selected needle use.
VICRYL RAPIDE is engineered to lose tensile strength more rapidly than standard VICRYL sutures, making it ideal for skin closure and minor surgical procedures.
Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 24 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: V8653E
- GTIN: 30705031110278
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Non-Needled (Ligature)
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 24 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Superficial soft tissue closure
- Skin closure
- Minor surgical procedures
- Paediatric procedures
- Short-term wound support applications
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910, designed to provide dependable wound support with predictable absorption characteristics during the healing process.
This USP 2-0 violet suture is supplied in a 75 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 60 mm straight reverse cutting needle, enabling sharp, controlled penetration for tissues requiring cutting efficiency and direct linear access.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and gradual loss of tensile strength as healing progresses. The braided construction ensures excellent handling and knot security. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: W9418
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse cutting
- Needle Curvature: Straight
- Needle Size: 60 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Ligation procedures
- Tissues requiring cutting needles
- General surgical procedures
Ethicon VICRYL is a sterile, synthetic, absorbable surgical suture composed of a copolymer made of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide (polyglactin 910). The suture is braided and coated to enhance handling characteristics, knot security and smooth tissue passage.
This USP 4-0 violet suture is supplied in a 75 cm (30 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed CC-1 conventional cutting needle measuring 13 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, designed to deliver sharp, controlled penetration for precise skin and superficial tissue closure.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis and have been shown to be nonantigenic, nonpyrogenic and to elicit only a slight tissue reaction during absorption. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: JV1014
- GTIN: 30705031118151
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910 (90% glycolide / 10% L-lactide)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 75 cm (30 in)
- Colour: Violet (D&C Violet #2)
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Conventional Cutting CC-1
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 13 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Skin closure
- Superficial soft tissue approximation
- Plastic and reconstructive procedures
- General surgical wound closure
Ethicon VICRYL is a sterile, synthetic, absorbable surgical suture composed of a copolymer made of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide (polyglactin 910). The suture is braided and coated to enhance handling characteristics, knot security and smooth tissue passage.
This USP 2-0 violet suture is supplied in a 70 cm (27 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed UCL conventional cutting needle measuring 26 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, designed to deliver sharp, controlled penetration for precise skin and superficial tissue closure.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis and have been shown to be nonantigenic, nonpyrogenic and to elicit only a slight tissue reaction during absorption. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: V114H
- GTIN: 30705031063673
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910 (90% glycolide / 10% L-lactide)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 70 cm (27 in)
- Colour: Violet (D&C Violet #2)
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Conventional Cutting UCL
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 26 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Skin closure
- Superficial soft tissue approximation
- Plastic and reconstructive procedures
- General surgical wound closure