Ethicon Vicryl Rapide Suture W9932 USP 3-0, 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Prime

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Buy Ethicon Vicryl Rapide Suture W9932 USP 3-0, 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Prime

• Vicryl Rapide Sutures USP 3-0, 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Prime W9932 is a type of surgical suture manufactured by Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.Here is a breakdown of what each component of the name means:
• Vicryl Rapide: The name of the suture material, which is a synthetic absorbable suture made from polyglactin 910. Vicryl Rapide is designed to be absorbed by the body more quickly than regular Vicryl sutures.
• Sutures: The general term for surgical threads used to sew together incisions or wounds
• USP 3-0: A designation that refers to the size of the suture. USP stands for United States Pharmacopeia, and 3-0 indicates the diameter of the suture thread. USP 3-0 is thinner than USP 2-0 but thicker than USP 4-0.
• 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting: This refers to the shape of the needle that is attached to the suture. A reverse cutting needle has a triangular point that is designed to cut through tissue without causing excessive damage. The 3/8 circle indicates the curvature of the needle.
• Prime: This refers to a proprietary coating that is applied to the suture to improve its handling characteristics and to make it easier to pass through tissue.
• W9932: This is a product code or reference number that identifies the specific product.