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J492H: 6-0 Vicryl P-3 18"

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

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See J492G on AmazonSame suture as J492H, sold as J492G (different box count).

Specs

Product code
J492H
Brand
Vicryl
Material
Polyglactin 910
Structure
Braided
Size (USP)
6-0 (size chart)
Length
18"
Needle
P-3
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 6-0 Vicryl codes

J212H RB-1 · J489G P-1 · J544 TG100-8 · J590 S-14 · J833G PC-1

Same size and needle, other materials

1698G Ethilon · 8695G Prolene

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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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