Product Specifications
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Brand: J & J Healthcare Systems
Sold By: Box of 36
WHSXX: MCK
Length: 36 In
Needle Length: 36 mm
Application: General Soft Tissue Approximation and/or Ligation
Scent: Unscented
Product Color: Violet
Product Overview
Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Systems VCP474H is an Ethicon Coated VICRYL® Plus Antibacterial sterile, synthetic, absorbable surgical suture. It is composed of polyglactin 910 (a copolymer of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide) and coated with triclosan, a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent that creates a zone of inhibition to prevent bacterial colonization. This violet braided suture is size 1, measures 36 inches (90 cm) in length, and features a CP-1 36mm 1/2 circle reverse cutting needle. It is designed for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, providing predictable strength and absorbing fully via hydrolysis within 56 to 70 days.