Ethicon Vicryl Rapide Sutures

VICRYL RAPIDE™ Suture is the fastest-absorbing Ethicon synthetic suture and is indicated for use in superficial soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only short-term wound support is required.

Material: – Polyglactin 910 – Copolymer of: glycolide (glycolic acid) and L lactide (lactic acid) – Synthetic Multifilament (braid) Features: – Rapid absorption rate – Predictable absorption – Superficial closure of skin and mucosa – Minimal tissue reactions – Good handling & knotting – Easy knot adjustment – As strong as silk initially – Superior patient comfort – Smooth passage through tissue – No foreign body after 6 weeks – Provides effective short-term wound support – Fastest absorbing synthetic absorbable suture available – Soft, comfortable suture in sensitive tissues Wound support time: – 7 – 10 days Tensile Strength: – 50% – 5 days – 0% – 10 days Absorption: – Absorbed by 42 days – Absorbed by hydrolysis