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| VICRYL RAPIDE*
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VICRYL RAPIDE* (Polyglactin 910) Suture |
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| General Information |
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Rapidly absorbed, synthetic, braided suture
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Initial strength comparable to nylon and gut
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Elicits lower tissue reaction than chromic gut
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Suture begins to fall off in just 7 to 10 days as wound heals
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Ideal for dental procedures
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| Frequent Uses |
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Indicated for superficial closure of mucosa –good for gingival (soft in patient's mouth) and for periocular skin closure
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Skin closure for patients not returning (if no wound tension after 7-10 days is acceptable)
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Tensile Strength Retention Profile |
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CHART SUMMARY
50% 5-6 days
0% 2 weeks
Absorbed in 42 days
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Needle
Reference |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
2-0 |
3-0 |
4-0 |
5-0 |
6-0 |
7-0 |
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| Precision Point-Reverse Cutting |
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P-1 |
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VR490
BX12/18in
Undyed |
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P-3 |
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VR494
BX12/18in
Undyed |
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PS-2 |
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VR497
BX12/18in
Undyed |
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