Additional Information

Product Name	Suture, Vicryl Rapide Braided Undyed 4-0 27 PS2
Coating	Coated
Needle Type	Precision Reverse Cutting Needle
Needle 1 Code	PS-2
Needle Length	19 mm
Needle Material	Stainless Steel Needle
Needle Shape	3/8 Circle
Number of Needles	1-Needle
Suture Type	Braided
Suture Size	Size 4-0
Suture Color	Undyed
Suture Length	27 Inch Suture
Suture Material	Polyglactin 910
Uses	Suitable for procedures requiring rapid absorption and short-term wound support

Description

The Vicryl Rapide Braided Undyed 4-0 27 PS2 suture is a synthetic, absorbable suture designed for short-term wound support. It features a reverse cutting needle, which is specifically shaped to provide clean and precise wound closures, particularly in areas with tough tissue, such as the skin. This suture is ideal for rapid healing procedures where minimal long-term tissue support is needed.

Vicryl Rapide’s initial tensile strength is comparable to that of nylon and gut sutures, ensuring reliable wound closure during the critical healing phase. However, unlike gut sutures, it elicits a significantly lower tissue reaction, contributing to faster healing and minimizing the risk of inflammation or infection.

As the fastest-absorbing synthetic suture, Vicryl Rapide begins to lose tensile strength within 7-10 days and is fully absorbed by the body between 42 and 56 days. This makes it an excellent choice for superficial wounds and other procedures requiring temporary support.

The braided structure of this suture, combined with its proprietary coating, allows for smooth passage through tissue and excellent knot security. This makes Vicryl Rapide a reliable choice for procedures such as skin closure, dental surgery, and episiotomy repair.

Coated VICRYL RAPIDE (polyglactin 910) suture is a synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture composed of a copolymer made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide. Although this suture is a synthetic absorbable suture, its performance characteristics are intended to model the performance of collagen (surgical gut) suture. Coated VICRYL RAPIDE synthetic absorbable suture is indicated only for use in superficial soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only short term wound support (7-10 days) is required. Coated VICRYL RAPIDE suture is not intended for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.