SUT. ABS. rapid, braided (3/0) needle 1/2 26mm cutting
Valid Article
RAPID ABSORBABLE SUTURE, synthetic, braided
The brand names are given for information only. A specific brand of suture may be purchased after validation of the quality dossier.
- Ethicon: Vicryl rapide
- BBraun : Safil Quick, Novosyn Quick
- Peters surgical: Optime rapide
- Assut: AssuCryl Rapid
- Covidien: Velosorb Fast
Definition
A multiple-strand (multifilament), synthetic, bioabsorbable thread made from(polygalactine or polyglycolide, usually coated, intended to join the edges of a soft-tissue wound or incision by stitching or to ligate soft tissues. It dissolves in the body fluids and disappears quickly. It includes an attached disposable needle. This is a single-use device intended to be used in a sterile condition.
Specifications
Quality Standards Comment
European Pharmacopoeia: Ph. Eur. Monograph 0667
USP : absorbable surgical suture
Technical specifications
- Absorbable cylindrical multifilament and braided thread
- PGA or PGLA with a higher absorption rate: sutures “Rapid” “Fast” or “Quick”
- Coated and undyed
- Tensile strength 50% @ 5 - 7 days
- Predictable absorption through hydrolysis, complete by 42 days
- Excellent knot coupling
- Sterilization by gamma radiation
- Shelf life: 3 years
- Length: +/- 75 cm
diameter (mm) | metric size EP designation | USP designation |
0.35 mm | 3.5 | 0 |
0.2 mm | 2 | 3-0 or 3/0 |
MSF code | THREAD | NEEDLE : surgical steel | USE | |||
Gauge | Type | Body | Curve | Size | ||
SSUTSABR30C1 | 3/0 rapid | cutting | round | 1/2 | 26 mm | Episiotomy, intradermal continuous suture |
SSUTSABR0T1 | 0 rapid | taper | round | 1/2 | 40 mm |
Labelling
The details strictly necessary for the user to identify the product properly are indicated on or in each sachet (primary packaging) and on the protective cover (box) and include at least:
- name of the product and intended use (surgical absorbable suture)
- thread: gauge number, length (cm), structure (braided)
- needle: length (mm), curve (X/8) and point
Packaging & Labelling
double packaging of each suture:
- outer packaging: good peelability is decisive for easy opening and contamination-free transfer by a non-sterile person
- inner packaging of laminated film with aluminium coating provides additional protection for the suture and allows safe and easy removal
Instructions for use
All sutures are sterile articles, and for single use only.
For more information see introduction: General information about sutures.
Storage
Below 30°C