Vicryl Plus - antibacterial suture

Absorbable - synthetic - multifilament.

Coated 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 - 75%

VICRYL Plus offers the same handling and performance as VICRYL along with antibacterial protection.

• Coated with the proven broad-spectrum antibacterial triclosan to create a zone of inhibition around the suture line
• Effective against Staph A, Staph E, MRSA and MRSE

Manufacturer: Ethicon / Johnson & Johnson 

Guide to selecting sutures 

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Vicryl Plus KS Straight cutting needle 60 mm

Vicryl Plus FS-2 Reverse cutting needle 19 mm

 

Vicryl Plus FS-2S Reverse cutting SLIMMED needle 19 mm

 

Vicryl Plus V-4 Tapercut needle 17 mm

 

Vicryl Plus V-5 Tapercut needle 17 mm

 

Vicryl Plus V-7 Tapercut needle 26 mm