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Coated VICRYL (polyglactin 910) Suture
Coated VICRYL (polyglactin 910) Suture
Coated VICRYL Suture is a synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture composed of a copolymer made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide.1 Product description and safety information is continued in the References section below.*
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*Coated VICRYL sutures are intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery, peripheral nerve anastomosis and microsurgery for vessels less than 2 mm diameter. The safety and effectiveness of VICRYL sutures in cardiovascular tissue have not been established.1 This suture, being absorbable, should not be used where extended approximation of tissue under stress is required.1
1. Ethicon Inc, Coated VICRYL (polyglactin 910) Sutures, Instructions For Use.
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*As of March 2017, per internal research conducted by Ethicon.
Please refer always to the Instructions for Use / Package Insert that come with the device for the most current and complete instructions.