24 Polyglactin 910 resorbing sutures – ‘Vicryl’ type

3/0, 4/0, 5/0 or 6/0 with 3/8 Reverse Cutting Needle. (The standard needed size is 16mm. A 12mm needle is also available)

• Braided, coated synthetic suture. 

• Resorption:

  • 50% by day 21, full at days 60-70

• Easy to tie. Minimal inflammation.

• Plaited filaments with easier handling than monofilament

• Smooth easy pull-through with minimal tissue reaction

INDICATIONS

General oral surgery, implant and periodontal use where review is not required.

PRICE COMPARISON

Each suture is £3.74 in a box of 24 or as low as £2.82 when 3 + 1 boxes are purchased. 

Price comparisons for Vicryl:

• £4.42 each at Swallow Dental (£53.06/12)

• £5.29 each at Dental Sky (£63.55/12, June 24)

• £5.31 each at General Medical Supply (£63.81/12, June 24)

MATERIAL COMPARISON

See a simple table which outlines the different characteristics of our suture types. 

Prolene, Dacron, GoreTex, Dexon, Vicryl and Vicryl Rapide are registered trademarks and unconnected with Restore Surgical Limited.