Coated VICRYL Plus Antibacterial suture is a synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture composed of a copolymer made from 90 % glycolide and 10 % L-lactide.

Features:

• Braided - For easy handling and secure knot tying
• Coated - For smooth passage through tissue and easy knot tie down
• Synthetic - For minimal tissue reaction
• Absorbable - By hydrolysis. Absorption of VICRYL* Suture is essentially complete between 56 and 70 days
• Supplied as needled sutures and ligatures
• Sterilisation - Ethylene Oxide

Coated VICRYL PLUS Antibacterial sutures are intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation. The safety and effectiveness of Coated VICRYL PLUS Antibacterial sutures in cardiovascular tissue, ophthalmic surgery and neurological tissue have not been established.1 These sutures, being absorbable should not be used where extended approximation of tissues under stress is required. Coated VICRYL PLUS Antibacterial suture should not be used in patients with known allergic reactions to Irgacare‡ MP (Triclosan.)