Vicryl Rapide usp 2-0 70cm FS-1 undyed VR2253 36x1
Absorbable - synthetic - multifilament.
Vicryl Rapide is a rapidly absorbed, synthetic, braided suture. The suture has a coating that prevents flaking and offers a smooth passage through tissue.
The chemical structure of Vicryl Rapide is identical to that of the traditional Vicryl suture (polyglactin 910).
A low molecular weight creates the unique rapidly-arbsorbing features for Vicryl Rapide.
Typical areas of use for Vicryl Rapide:
- Skin closure, cuticular or subcuticular
- Epistotomies
- Closure of oral mucosa
- Conjunctival sutures in ophtalmic surgery
Vicryl Rapide remaining tensile strength:
5 days - 50%
10-14 days - 0%
The suture should be completely absorbed after approximately 42 days.