Ethicon VICRYL is a sterile, synthetic absorbable surgical suture made from polyglactin 910 with a braided construction. This configuration features a USP size 2 (metric 5) violet 75cm suture attached to a V-39 45mm, 1/2 circle TAPERCUT needle. VICRYL sutures are designed for soft tissue approximation and ligation where an absorbable suture is appropriate. Supplier part W9378 is supplied in a box of 12.

Key Features and Benefits: 

• Polyglactin 910: Synthetic absorbable suture material composed of polyglactin 910.
• Braided Construction: Braided configuration provides the handling characteristics associated with the coated VICRYL range.
• Absorbable: Designed to be absorbed following implantation, eliminating the need for routine suture removal where clinically appropriate.
• USP Size 2: Exact W9378 configuration is USP size 2, corresponding to metric size 5.
• 75cm Suture Length: Provides a 75cm violet suture strand.
• V-39 Needle: Supplied with Ethicon's V-39 surgical needle.
• 45mm Needle Length: The V-39 needle measures 45mm.
• 1/2 Circle TAPERCUT Needle: Combines a 1/2 circle curvature with a TAPERCUT needle configuration.
• Violet Colour: Provides visual contrast during surgical use.
• Sterile: Supplied as a sterile surgical suture.

Specifications: 

• Brand: Ethicon
• Product: Ethicon VICRYL Absorbable Suture Size 2 Violet 75cm V-39 45mm (W9378)
• Product Type: Surgical Suture
• Suture Range: VICRYL
• Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
• Construction: Braided
• Absorbability: Absorbable
• Absorption Rate: 56–70 Days
• Suture Size: USP 2
• Metric Size: 5
• Suture Length: 75cm
• Suture Colour: Violet
• Needle Name: V-39
• Needle Length: 45mm
• Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
• Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT
• Sterile: Yes
• Supplier Part: W9378
• Quantity: 12 Sutures
• Unit of Measure: Box of 12
• Image is a sample of product.

Warning: Always read the label and follow directions for use.