Ethicon Vicryl #5-0 Absorbable Violet Braided Suture

• Colour: Violet
• Suture Type: Natural Braided
• Absorption Profile: Absorbable
  
• Suture Diameter: USP 5-0 (1 Metric)
  
• Tensile Strength: Prolonged retention for 3 months

Ethicon Vicryl #5-0 Absorbable Violet Braided Suture4 - 45Cm(Nw2493)

• Needle Length: 13 mm
• Suture Length: 45 cm
• Nw2493: 3/8 Circle Cutting

Preparation:

• Ensure that the Ethicon Vicryl #5-0 suture is supplied in a sterile, factory-sealed package.
• Examine the packaging to ensure it is intact and unopened, verifying the sterility of the contents.
• Gather all necessary surgical instruments and ensure their sterility.

Sterility:

•  Maintain strict aseptic technique throughout the surgical procedure.
• Open the sterile package containing the Ethicon Vicryl #5-0 suture when you are ready to use it. Avoid contact with non-sterile surfaces or instruments.

Suture Selection:

•  Verify that Ethicon Vicryl #5-0 is the appropriate suture size for the specific surgical application, especially for delicate and fine tissues.

Suture Handling:

• Carefully handle the suture with clean, gloved hands or sterile instruments to prevent contamination.
• Hold the suture gently to avoid causing damage or kinking.

Suturing Technique:

• Use an appropriate surgical needle attached to the suture for tissue penetration.
• Employ the desired suturing technique (e.g., simple interrupted, continuous, or other methods) based on the surgical requirements.

Tissue Approximation:

• Carefully align and approximate the edges of the tissue being sutured, ensuring that the suture passes evenly through both sides of the tissue to achieve proper closure.

Knot Tying:

• Use secure and reliable knot-tying techniques to ensure the suture remains in place without excessive tension that could damage the tissue or the suture.

Cutting and Clipping:

• Trim any excess suture material, leaving an appropriate length for knot security. Use sterile scissors or a suture cutter for this purpose.

• Absorption time 56-70 days (63 days in Avg).
• Strength Retention Profile - 75% @ 14 days, 50% @ 21 days, 25% @ 28 days.
• Sharp enough to penetrate and carry suture through tissue with minimal resistance.
• Slim as possible without compromising strength.
• Rigid to resist bending, yet ductile to resist breaking.
• Stable in the grasp of the needle holder.
• Absorption time 56-70 days (63 days in Avg).
• Strength Retention Profile - 75% @ 14 days, 50% @ 21 days, 25% @ 28 days.
• Sharp enough to penetrate and carry suture through tissue with minimal resistance.
• Slim as possible without compromising strength.
• Rigid to resist bending, yet ductile to resist breaking.
• Stable in the grasp of the needle holder.