Vicryl braided surgical sutures, manufactured by Ethicon, are a type of synthetic absorbable suture commonly used in general surgery. Their main characteristics are:
Composition: They are composed of Polyglactin 910, a copolymer consisting of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide.
Construction: They are braided and coated multifilament sutures, which facilitate their passage through tissue and ensure secure knots.
Absorbability: They are absorbable by hydrolysis, a process that results in a gradual loss of tensile strength and complete absorption in approximately 56 to 70 days.
Color: They are available in purple (tinted) for better visibility during surgery, or untinted (white).
Indications: They are used for coaptation and/or ligation of soft tissues in general surgery, including ophthalmology, vascular microsurgery (for vessels less than 2 mm), and peripheral nerve anastomosis.
Contraindications: They are not recommended for cardiovascular and neurological tissues, nor when prolonged tensile strength is required, due to their resorbable nature.
Tissue reaction: They elicit minimal tissue reaction.
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