Ethicon Vicryl Sutures USP 4-0, 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting - NW 2494 -12 Foils is a type of surgical suture made by Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson and a leading manufacturer of medical devices and surgical supplies.The suture is made of a synthetic material called polyglactin 910, which is an absorbable suture that is broken down by the body over time. The suture has a USP size of 4-0, which is a standard measure of the diameter of the suture thread.The suture has a 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle, which is designed to penetrate tough tissue, such as skin or fascia, with minimal trauma. The reverse cutting design helps to reduce tissue damage and improve wound healing. The NW 2494 product code refers to a specific batch or lot number of the suture, which can be used for tracking and quality control purposes.

- Needle Length: 12mm

- Suture Length: 45cm

- Colour: Violet

- Suture Type: Synthetic Braided

- Absorption Profile: Absorbable : 56 - 70 Days (Average 63 Days)

- Suture Diameter: USP 4-0

- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910

- Needle Description: 12mm, 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle

- Coating: Calcium Stearate

- Tensile Strength: 75% retention at 14 days, 50% retention at 21 days, 25% retention at 28 days

- The Coated Vicryl Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues

- The Coated Vicryl Suture is a synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture composed of a copolymer made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide

- This suture, being absorbable, should not be used where extended approximation of tissue is required

- Progressive loss of tensile strength and eventual absorption of Coated Vicryl Suture occurs by means of hydrolysis. Absorption begins as a loss of tensile strength followed by a loss of mass.