Ethicon 1666H Coated VICRYL® (Polyglactin 910) Suture | Size 3-0 | Synthetic Absorbable Braided | 27 in (70 cm) | SH Taper Point Needle (1/2 Circle, 26 mm) | Violet Braided | Box of 36 | Sterile | New

Expiration: 2027-12-31

The Ethicon 1666H Coated VICRYL® Suture is a high-performance synthetic absorbable braided suture engineered for exceptional strength, supple handling, and smooth tissue passage. Composed of Polyglactin 910 (90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide) and coated with a smooth blend of Polycaprolate and Calcium Stearate, this size 3-0 violet suture glides effortlessly through delicate tissues while offering precise knot placement and security. Equipped with a widely used SH taper point needle (26 mm, 1/2 circle), it is well-suited for general soft tissue approximation, gastrointestinal repair, urological procedures, surgical training labs, and medical device evaluations.

Product Details

• Brand / Manufacturer: Ethicon / Johnson & Johnson
• Catalog / Part Number: 1666H
• Product Line: Coated VICRYL® Synthetic Absorbable Suture Series
• Product Type: Coated Braided Synthetic Absorbable Suture
• Suture Material: Polyglactin 910 (90% Glycolide / 10% L-lactide)
• Suture Coating: Polycaprolate and Calcium Stearate
• Suture Size: Size 3-0 (2.0 Metric)
• Suture Length: 27 inches (70 cm)
• Suture Color: Violet Braided (for enhanced intraoperative contrast)
• Needle Type: SH (Small Half) Taper Point
• Needle Length: 26 mm
• Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
• Absorption Profile: Absorbable (Retains ~75% tensile strength at 2 weeks, ~50% at 3 weeks, and ~25% at 4 weeks; complete absorption via hydrolysis in 56–70 days)
• Sterility / Packaging: Sterile, Single-Use, Individually Sealed Packets
• Quantity Included: 36 Packets per Box
• Unit of Measure: 1 Box of 36 (36/BX)
• Application: General soft tissue closure, gastrointestinal repair, urology, surgical skills simulation, and clinical training
• Condition: Brand New — Unused, factory sealed in original medical packaging.

Key Features

• Versatile SH taper point needle provides clean tissue penetration without tearing surrounding fibers
• Polycaprolate surface coating ensures low surface friction for smooth knot rundown and positioning
• Braided synthetic construction offers optimal flexibility, high tensile strength, and dependable knot security
• Vibrant violet color provides sharp visual contrast in deep or heavily vascularized tissue beds
• Predictable hydrolytic absorption profile delivers reliable support during initial healing phases