Coated VICRYL RAPIDE (polyglactin 910) sutures are synthetic absorbable sterile surgical sutures composed of a copolymer made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide
Although these sutures are synthetic and absorbable, their performance characteristics are intended to model the performance of collagen (surgical gut) sutures
Indicated only for use in superficial soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only short term wound support (7-10 days) is required
Not intended for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular, or neurological procedures
