Vicryl Suture 2-0 Round Body 75cm

Description

1. Product Overview

The Vicryl Suture 2-0 Round Body 75cm is a high-performance, absorbable braided suture designed for precise soft tissue approximation and ligation in surgical procedures. Its primary industrial use spans general surgery, gynecology, orthopedics, and ophthalmic procedures where intermediate wound support (approx. 2–3 weeks) is required. The key value proposition is its predictable absorption profile (via hydrolysis) and exceptional tensile strength retention, ensuring wound security during critical healing phases. Strategically, this suture is a market staple for hospitals and surgical centers globally, offering reliability that reduces post-op complications and supports value-based care models.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Material Composition: Polyglactin 910 (copolymer of glycolide and lactide); synthetic, absorbable; coated with polyglactin 370 and calcium stearate for smooth passage through tissue.

• Absorption Profile: Complete hydrolysis by 56–70 days; 75% tensile strength retained at 14 days, 50% at 21 days.

• Physical Characteristics: Braided, violet or undyed (natural); 2-0 USP gauge; round body needle (tapered point) attached – 75cm suture length.

• Sterility & Grade: Ethylene oxide sterilized; non-pyrogenic; single-use; meets USP and EP pharmacopeial standards.

• Packaging Options: Individual peel-open foil packs (24 sutures per box, 12 boxes per case – 288 sutures/case).

• Shelf Life: 5 years from date of manufacture when stored below 30°C, away from direct light and moisture.

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary Industries: Acute care hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), veterinary surgery, and trauma care facilities.

• Specific Use Cases: Abdominal wall closure, episiotomy repair, bowel anastomosis, facial laceration repair, and subcutaneous tissue approximation.

• Performance vs. Alternatives: Unlike plain or chromic gut (enzymatic absorption causing unpredictable loss of strength), Vicryl’s hydrolysis-based breakdown minimizes inflammatory tissue reaction. Compared to non-absorbable sutures (e.g., nylon, silk), it eliminates removal needs and reduces suture sinus formation. The 2-0 gauge with round body needle minimizes tissue trauma in friable or vascular tissues, making it superior for delicate closures where hemostasis and precision matter.

• Efficiency Advantage: Lower knot-pull through resistance and excellent knot security reduce operative time; predictable absorption lowers long-term follow-up costs.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Manufactured under cGMP with ISO 13485 certification; every batch tested for tensile strength, sterility, and needle attachment integrity.

• Supply Reliability: Global inventory hubs (Americas, EMEA, APAC) enable 48-hour dispatch for urgent orders; multi-year supplier agreements with raw material redundancy.

• Logistics Capability: Cold chain not required – ambient temperature shipping reduces handling complexity and cost.

• Price Competitiveness: Direct B2B contracting allows 15–20% lower per-suture cost compared to leading legacy brands (e.g., Ethicon) for equivalent volume commitments.

• Sustainability: Reduced packaging waste options (bulk case configurations available) and transition to recyclable paper-foil laminates for primary packaging.

• Technical Support: Full pharmacopeial certificates (COA), IFU, and product training videos provided digitally; dedicated clinical support hotline.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 10 cases (2,880 sutures) for direct warehouse delivery.

• BULK 20MT Loading Capacity: Not applicable to sutures. Correction – Volume-based loading: Standard pallet = 120 cases (34,560 sutures). A 20ft container holds up to 24 pallets = 2,880 cases (approx. 830,000 sutures).

• Lead Time: Stocked items: 5–7 business days. Custom needle/suture length combinations: 4–6 weeks.

• Pricing Tiers: Available on request based on annual volume commitment (e.g., 50k / 250k / 1M+ sutures).