Ethicon VICRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated with the antibacterial agent triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture surface, helping reduce the risk of surgical site infection.

This USP 4-0 violet configuration is supplied as 8 strands of 18 inch (45 cm) sutures and is armed with a single-armed RB-1 PLUS CR needle. The RB-1 PLUS CR round-bodied, taper-point cardiovascular needle is engineered for smooth passage through delicate tissues, supporting precise placement and reliable handling in specialised surgical procedures.

VICRYL PLUS sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and predictable tensile strength retention during early wound healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and surgical environments.

Detailed Specifications

• Brand: Ethicon
• Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
• Product Code: VCP734D
• GTIN: 20705031237176
• Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
• Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
• Filament Structure: Braided, coated
• Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
• USP Size: 4-0
• Length: 8 × 18 in (45 cm)
• Colour: Violet
• Needle Configuration: Single-armed
• Needle Type: RB-1 PLUS CR (round-bodied taper point, cardiovascular)
• Sterility: Sterile, single use
• Packaging: Box of 12 sutures

Clinical Applications

• Precise soft tissue approximation
• Cardiovascular and vascular procedures
• Delicate connective tissue closure
• Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support