Product Description
What this is and who it is for
Ethicon Coated VICRYL (polyglactin 910) absorbable braided suture intended for soft tissue approximation and ligation. This particular retail box (labelled J493G) is typically used by surgical and clinic purchasers who require a 5-0 gauge, 18" absorbable suture with a P-3 reverse‑cutting needle.
Specifications
- Suture material: Coated VICRYL (polyglactin 910).
- Size: 5-0 (1.0 metric).
- Length: 18 inches (45 cm) per suture.
- Needle type and size: P-3 precision point reverse-cutting needle, 13 mm, 3/8 circle.
- Colour and construction: Undyed, braided, coated absorbable suture.
- Quantity: 12 sutures per box (12/box).
What is included
- The outer retail box containing twelve individually packaged sterile sutures (12/box) as sold by the manufacturer.
- No additional instruments, trays, or disposables are included unless explicitly listed by the seller.
Condition and packaging
- The supplied photograph shows a factory-sealed cardboard box wrapped in clear shrink film; the printed label on the box reads J493G and lists 5-0 and P-3, matching manufacturer catalog descriptions for J493G.
- Because the box is factory sealed, internal sterile pouches are assumed intact but expiry/lot information is not visible in the supplied photograph.
Variant identification and common purchase errors
- The item pictured is labelled J493G (Coated VICRYL, undyed). Do not confuse J493G with VCP493G (VICRYL Plus — antibacterial formulation). VCP-coded boxes indicate the 'Plus' antibacterial variant and are a different product family even though suture size and needle may match.
Usage notes
- Intended for general soft tissue approximation and ligation where an absorbable braided suture is appropriate; follow institutional, product, and procedure-specific guidance for suture selection and technique.
- Store closed boxes at room temperature out of direct sunlight and follow any storage conditions printed on the manufacturer box.
Limitations and regulatory notes
- This product is a medical device and many sellers indicate that purchase may require a valid medical license or business account. Buyers should confirm purchasing eligibility with their supplier.
- The photograph and listing do not show expiry date or lot number; those unit-specific details are not to be posted publicly and must be checked on receipt.
Warnings
- The supplied photograph identifies the box as J493G; if your clinical protocol requires the VICRYL Plus (antibacterial) variant, ordering VCP493G (not J493G) is necessary. See product catalog references for exact code differences.
- Do not assume sterility beyond the factory seal; inspect individual sterile pouches and expiry on delivery.
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