Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues
Ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw
Frequent uses general tissue/muscle approximation, ligatures, reproductive tract, ophthalmic, orthopedic (2nd choice)
Loss of 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks
Complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days
ETHIGUARD Safety Needle
Manufacturer # JB864
Brand Coated Vicryl™
Manufacturer J & J Healthcare Systems
Country of Origin Unknown
Application Absorbable Suture with Needle
Coating Coated
Is_Active_Vendor Y
Is_DSCSA N
Is_Discontinued N
Is_Medical_Device Y
Lot_Tracking_Flag N
Needle 1 Code SHB
Needle Length 26 mm
Needle Length Range 20.1 to 40 mm
Needle Material Stainless Steel Needle
Needle Shape 1/2 Circle
Needle Type Blunt Point Needle
Number of Needles 1-Needle
On_Allocation N
Supplier_ID 3885097
Suture Color Undyed
Suture Length 18 Inch
Suture Length Range 10.1 to 20 in
Suture Material Polyglactin 910
Suture Material Range Undyed Synthetic
Suture Size Size 3 - 0
Suture Type Braided
UNSPSC Code 42312201
