Vicryl Plus - antibacterial suture

Vicryl Plus by Ethicon. An antibacterial synthetic, braided, absorbable suture. 

Vicryl Plus is equivalent to your normal Vicryl absorbable suture with the addition of a coating that enables antibacterial protection (triclosan).

The handling and performance is identical to Vicryl. As with Vicryl, flaking is prevented by a coating that is unique for the Vicryl sutures. This also ensures a smooth tissue passage. 

Vicryl is a copolymer made from glycolide and lactide. It is absorbed through hydrolysis.

WHO includes triclosan-coated sutures in the WHO Global Guidelines for the prevention of Surgical Site Infections. 

Vicryl sutures features:

• Synthetic, absorbable, braided suture
• Unique coating for smooth passage through tissue
• Braided suture ensures easy knot tying and knot security
• Virtually no package memory enables ease of handling

Tensile strength of the Vicryl sutures:

2 weeks - 75%
3 weeks - 50%
4 weeks - 25%

The suture should be completely absorbed within 56 - 70 days.