Vicryl - the most popular suture
Absorbable - synthetic - multifilament.Vicryl is the most widely used braided synthetic absorbable suture. Vicryl features exclusive technology inside and out for excellent handling and durable wound support.
The unique coating prevents flaking and offers smoother tissue passage than other braided synthetic absorbable sutures.
• Synthetic, absorbable, braided suture
• Coated for smooth passage through tissue
• Braided suture for ease of knot tying and knot security
• Virtually no package memory for easier handling
Tensile strength:
2 weeks - 75%
3 weeks - 50%
4 weeks - 25%
The vicryl suture is completely absorbed within 56 - 70 days.
Manufacturer: Ethicon / Johnson & Johnson
Guide to selecting sutures
More Vicryl sutures at SutureOnline.comVicryl BV-1 Taper point needle 9,3 mm
Vicryl FS-1 Reverse cutting needle 24 mm
Vicryl FS-3 Reverse cutting needle 16 mm
Vicryl FSL Reverse cutting needle 30 mm
Vicryl CPX Reverse cutting needle 48 mm
Vicryl CT Circle Taper needle 40 mm
Vicryl CTX Circle Taper needle 48 mm
Vicryl CT-1 Circle Taper needle 36 mm
Vicryl CT-2 Circle Taper needle 26 mm
Vicryl CT-3 Circle Taper needle 22 mm
Vicryl UCLX Circle Taper needle 16 mm
Vicryl MH Circle Taper needle 36 mm
Vicryl SH Circle Taper needle 26 mm
Vicryl SH-1 Circle Taper needle 22 mm
Vicryl JB Circle Taper needle, Visi-black 26 mm
Vicryl RB-1 Circle Taper needle 17 mm
Vicryl V-18 Tapercut needle 13 mm
Vicryl G-1 MICROPOINT Reverse cutting needle 11 mm
Vicryl GS-9 MICROPOINT spatula 6,5 mm