Absorbable sutures · Braided construction

VICRYL & Polyglactin 910 sutures

Shop synthetic absorbable braided sutures by product family, USP size, strand length, colour, needle configuration and manufacturer catalogue code. This collection includes standard VICRYL, VICRYL RAPIDE, VICRYL PLUS and specialist formats where available.

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Synthetic absorbable Braided Standard & rapid absorption Needled & non-needled

What is Polyglactin 910?

Polyglactin 910 is a synthetic absorbable suture material commonly supplied in a braided construction. VICRYL is Ethicon’s branded polyglactin 910 range—not the generic material name. Different VICRYL families have different strength-retention, absorption and coating characteristics, so the exact product code and current instructions for use must always be checked.

FamilyConstructionSelection point
Standard VICRYLBraided polyglactin 910Temporary absorbable wound support across a wide range of available sizes and needle combinations.
VICRYL RAPIDERapidly absorbing braided polyglactin 910Designed for faster loss of tensile strength where only short-term support is specified.
VICRYL PLUSAntibacterial coated braided polyglactin 910A distinct product family; confirm the requested catalogue code, coating and manufacturer IFU.
Specialist formatsMesh, ligature and non-needled formats may appearThese are not interchangeable with conventional needled sutures; match the full product specification.

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Use the brand collection for Ethicon-specific searching, or compare alternative absorbable material families where a different construction or support profile has been specified.

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Work from an existing pack, theatre list or clinical specification. A product-family name alone is not enough to identify the correct suture.

Choose the exact familyStandard VICRYL, RAPIDE, PLUS or another specified polyglactin 910 product.
Match size and needleConfirm USP size, strand length, needle code, point, curvature and single- or double-armed format.
Verify the catalogue codeCheck colour, pack quantity and full manufacturer code before placing the order.

VICRYL and Polyglactin 910 FAQs

Is VICRYL the same as Polyglactin 910?

Polyglactin 910 is the suture material. VICRYL is Ethicon’s branded range made from polyglactin 910. The terms are often searched together, but product family, coating and configuration still need to be confirmed.

Are Polyglactin 910 sutures absorbable?

Yes. Polyglactin 910 is a synthetic absorbable material. Absorption and tensile-strength retention vary by product family, particularly between standard and rapid-absorption products. Refer to the current manufacturer IFU for the exact catalogue code.

How long does standard VICRYL take to absorb?

Standard coated VICRYL is commonly described as completing absorption at approximately 56–70 days. This must not be applied to every product in the wider collection; RAPIDE and specialist formats have different profiles.

How do I identify the correct VICRYL suture?

Match the complete specification: product family, USP size, strand length, colour, needle code and geometry, number of needles, pack quantity and manufacturer catalogue code.

Professional-use information: This page supports product identification and purchasing only and is not clinical guidance. Product availability, packaging and specifications can change. Qualified healthcare professionals should confirm suitability and consult the manufacturer’s current labelling and instructions for use.

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