Vicryl Sutures (Polyglactin 910): Different Sizes, Types, and Uses
Vicryl (polyglactin 910) is the most widely used braided synthetic absorbable suture. The sterile suture was manufactured by Ethicon Inc., a medtech subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. It is composed of a copolymer made of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide. The sutures are coated with a mixture of equal parts of copolymer of glycolide and … Read more