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Vicryl Plus 4/0 Antibacterial Synthetic Absorbable Suture – 70cm, 17mm 1/2 Circle Needle

The Vicryl Plus 4/0 suture is a synthetic, braided, absorbable surgical thread designed for reliable tissue approximation with added antibacterial protection. This specific configuration features a 70cm length, a 1/2 circle JRB-1 needle (17mm), and is section S.

Key Specifications

• Suture type: Synthetic absorbable, braided
• Material: Polyglactin 910 (copolymer of lactide and glycolide)
• Size: 4/0
• Length: 70 cm
• Needle: 1/2 circle, JRB-1, 17mm, section S
• Coating: Polyglactin 370 and calcium stearate
• Antibacterial agent: IRGACARE MP® (Triclosan)
• Absorption: By slow hydrolysis; minimal until day 40, complete in 56–70 days
• Tensile strength retention: Approx. 75% at day 14, 50% at day 21 (sizes 5/0 and above)

Product Features & Benefits

• Antibacterial protection: IRGACARE MP® creates a zone of inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, MRSA, and MRSE, reducing the suture’s role as a contributor to surgical site infections.
• Smooth tissue passage: The absorbable lubricant coating (Polyglactin 370 + calcium stearate) ensures easy passage through tissue, convenient knot tying, and reliable knot sinking without flaking.
• Enhanced tensile strength: Dodecanol added during polymerization increases in vivo tensile strength by 25%, maintaining holding force during the critical wound healing period.
• Controlled absorption: The hydrophobic lactide component slows water penetration, preserving strength longer, followed by rapid absorption once the support function is complete.
• Low tissue reaction: Absorbed by hydrolysis (no enzymes required), making it inert, non-antigenic, and non-pyrogenic with only mild tissue response.
• Versatile use: Suitable for general soft tissue approximation where a synthetic absorbable suture with antibacterial properties is indicated.

Important Information

• In vitro studies show the zone of inhibition lasts 48 hours to 7 days (size-dependent).
• Medical devices do not cause infections but can contribute to their enhancement; Vicryl Plus neutralizes the suture as a contributing variable.
• Common infection factors include patient profile, surgical technique, and environmental conditions.

Order the Vicryl Plus 4/0 suture today to combine reliable wound closure with added antibacterial protection for your surgical needs.