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J415H: 4-0 Vicryl SH 27"

Braided, absorbable polyglactin 910 suture. Typically used for general soft tissue approximation and ligation.

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Specs

Product code
J415H
Brand
Vicryl
Material
Polyglactin 910
Structure
Braided
Size (USP)
4-0 (size chart)
Length
27"
Needle
SH
Color
Undyed
Packs per box
36
Absorbed
Essentially complete in 56–70 days
Strength
About 75% at 2 weeks, 50% at 3 weeks, 25% at 4 weeks; none left by 5 weeks. Sizes 7-0 and smaller: 40% at 3 weeks

Comes violet or undyed. The violet makes it easy to see in the wound. Not for tissue that needs extended support under stress.

Other 4-0 Vicryl codes

J214H RB-1 · J304H RB-1 · J310H SH-1 · J315H SH · J337H CT-1 · J386H C-3 · J392H FS-2 · J397H FS-2 · J415 SH · J451H FS-1

Same size and needle, other materials

G121 Chromic gut · Y315H Monocryl · Y415H Monocryl · Z315H PDS II · 8521H Prolene · 8831H Prolene · C018D Perma-Hand silk · K831H Perma-Hand silk

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Sources

  1. Ethicon Suture Chart (J&J MedTech)
  2. Ethicon Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Sutures chart, US
  3. Ethicon vs Medtronic Suture Comparison Chart (J&J MedTech)

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