Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE Absorbable Suture

Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE absorbable sutures are synthetic braided polyglactin 910 sutures designed for short-term wound support where rapid absorption is desired. This suture is commonly used for soft-tissue approximation when extended tensile support is not required.

• Rapidly absorbable synthetic braided suture
• Material: polyglactin 910
• Undyed 18 in strand
• PS-2 precision reverse cutting needle
• Needle size: 19 mm, 3/8 circle
• Box of 12 sutures
• Suitable for short-term soft-tissue approximation where rapid absorption is preferred

Available variant:

• 3-0 / PS-2 needle / 18 in - manufacturer reference VR497

Clinical note: Select suture material, size, and needle profile based on tissue type, wound location, healing requirements, and clinician judgment. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and facility sterile-field protocols.