WOUND CLOSURE

Ethicon Plus Antibacterial Sutures

Product Codes:

VCP197H, VCP267H, VCP870H...

WOUND CLOSURE

Ethicon Plus Antibacterial Sutures

Product Codes:

VCP197H, VCP267H, VCP870H...

Supported by the highest quality clinical evidence1-14, our Plus Antibacterial Sutures are designed for protection: advanced technology in these sutures allows for an antibacterial coating vs. traditional sutures, effective against the most common pathogens associated with surgical site infections in an in vitro study.AB1,15-18

Available in our widely-used polymers - MONOCRYL™ Plus, Coated VICRYL™ Plus and PDS Plus - these sutures can be used in a variety of procedures with an added layer of  protection.

Supported by the highest quality clinical evidence1-14, our Plus Antibacterial Sutures are designed for protection: advanced technology in these sutures allows for an antibacterial coating vs. traditional sutures, effective against the most common pathogens associated with surgical site infections in an in vitro study.AB1,15-18

Available in our widely-used polymers - MONOCRYL™ Plus, Coated VICRYL™ Plus and PDS Plus - these sutures can be used in a variety of procedures with an added layer of  protection.

About this Device

Ethicon Plus Antibacterial Sutures are sterile, synthetic, absorbable, surgical suture that contains Triclosan, a broad spectrum antibacterial agent. Coated VICRYL Plus Sutures are  recommended for closure of the peritoneum, fascia, subcutaneous tissue (fat), skin and subcuticular tissue. PDS Plus Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur. MONOCRYL Plus Sutures are recommended for closure of the peritoneum, subcutaneous tissue (fat), and skin / subcuticular tissue.

Economic Evidence

With a single SSI costing up to $39,000F21,22 - Plus Sutures are a cost-effective part of the WHO-recommended SSI-prevention care bundle.G22

To support SSI-related cost savings, a retrospective observational analysis was completed that evaluated over 100,000 patients who underwent colorectal surgery from 2014-2018. Incidence of SSI’s 6- months post-op with traditional sutures were around 24% for superficial SSIs.23

In the same  peer-reviewed economic analysis, the use of triclosan coated sutures projected SSI-related savings were around $800-$1170 per patient.HI23

Clinical Evidence

ETHICON Plus Antibacterial Sutures were associated with a nearly 30% reduction of SSI risk in 31 RCTs with over 14,000 patients.C19,20 ETHICON Plus Antibacterial Sutures are supported by a wealth of Level 1A evidence, the highest quality in the Evidence-Based Medicine Pyramid.1-14 The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) specifically recommends Plus Sutures as part of a care bundle for reducing SSI risk.19

ETHICON Plus Antibacterial Sutures can help inhibit colonization of the suture by MRSA and MRSE for 7 days or more.DE16-18

 

Features & Benefits

Antibacterial suture drawing

Antimicrobial Technology

Used extensively for nearly 50 years, triclosan is an antimicrobial agent that coats our Plus Sutures as an added layer of protection.
 

Plus sutures packaging

Lasting Protection

With effective triclosan coating on each strand, our Plus Sutures inhibit bacterial colonization of the suture in vitro for 7 days or more - protecting against pathogens commonly associated with Surgical Site Infections.DE16-18
 

Petri dish showing bacteria not growing around the suture

Reduces SSI Risk

Extensive clinical data shows a 28% reduction in SSI risk through the use of triclosan-coated sutures.JK3

Triclosan has in vitro activity that inhibits bacterial colonization of the suture. For illustration purposes only

Device Specifications and Comparisons

Coated VICRYL Plus Antibacterial Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, except for ophthalmic, cardiovascular and neurological tissues.

PDS Plus Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur. PDS Plus Suture is not indicated in adult cardiovascular and neurological tissue. These sutures are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support (up to 6 weeks) is desirable.

MONOCRYL  Plus  Antibacterial  Sutures  are  indicated  for  use  in  general  soft  tissue  approximation and/or ligation, but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues, microsurgery or ophthalmic surgery.

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Codes

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J912G, D8116, J267H, J870H, J568H, J280H, J260H, J270H, JB260, J694H

Color

Violet or Undyed

Violet or Undyed

Antibacterial Coating

Yes

No

Material/Composition

  • Polyglactin 910, Triclosan (Coated VICRYL™ Plus)
  • Poliglecaprone 25, Triclosan (MONOCRYL™ Plus)
  • Polydioxanone, Triclosan (PDS™ Plus)

Polyglactin 910

Suture Structure

  • Braided (Coated VICRYL™ Plus)
  • Monofilament (MONOCRYL™ Plus, PDS™ Plus)

Braided

Absorbable

Yes

Yes

Absorption Rate

  • 56-70 days (Coated VICRYL™ Plus)
  • 90-120 days (MONOCRYL™ Plus)
  • 182-238 days (PDS™ Plus)

56-70 days

Directionality

  • Unidirectional or Bidirectional (Coated VICRYL™ Plus)
  • Unidirectional (MONOCRYL™ Plus, PDS™ Plus)

Unidirectional

Available Needle Options

MONOCRYL™ Plus

  • Taperpoint
  • Cutting Edge Reverse
  • Cutting Edge Prime Reverse/Conventional
  • Blunt Point Ethiguard

Coated VICRYL™ Plus

  • Taperpoint
  • Tapercut
  • Cutting Edge Reverse
  • Cutting Edge Prime Reverse/Conventional
  • Blunt Point Ethiguard

PDS™ Plus

  • Taperpoint
  • Tapercut
  • Cutting Edge Reverse
  • Cutting Edge Prime Reverse/Conventional
  • Blunt Point Ethiguard
  • Blunt Point
  • Taperpoint
  • Tapercut
  • Cutting Edge Reverse/ Conventional
  • Cutting Edge Spatula Reverse/ Conventional
  • Cutting Edge Prime Reverse/ Conventional
  • Cutting Edge Spatulated Center Point
  • Blunt Point Ethiguard
  • Blunt Point

Special Options

  • MultiPass™ (Coated VICRYL™ Plus, MONOCRYL™ Plus, PDS™ Plus)
  • CONTROL RELEASE™ (Coated VICRYL™ Plus)
  • MultiPass™
  • CONTROL RELEASE™

Pledget Options

No

No

Strands per Pack

  • 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, or 12 (Coated VICRYL™ Plus)
  • 1 (MONOCRYL™ Plus)
  • 1, or 8 (PDS™ Plus)
  • 1
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 8
  • 10
  • 12

Quantity per Box

  • 12, 24, or 36 (Coated VICRYL™ Plus)
  • 12 or 36 (MONOCRYL™ Plus)
  • 12, 24, or 36 (PDS™ Plus)
  • 12
  • 24
  • 36

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