• Violet sutures specifically made for wound closure applications
• Sold with silver FS-2 needle measuring 19 mm
• Absorbs into the mouth within 3 months
• Sterilized and ready to use

4-0 Coated Vicryl Sutures are absorbable sutures intended for closing wounds and approximating or ligating soft tissues in ophthalmic procedures. These sterile sutures have a violet dye, measure 18" per pack, and are composed of a copolymer with 10% L-lactide and 90% glycolide.

Coated Vicryl Sutures are delivered using the special FS-2 needle with a cutting edge reverse point type. These synthetic sutures are not compatible with either neurological or cardiovascular tissues and have an absorption rate of 56 to 70 days.