Ethicon VCP840D Coated VICRYL® Plus Antibacterial (Polyglactin 910) Suture | Size 5-0 | Synthetic Absorbable Braided | 18 in (45 cm) | P-3 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle (3/8 Circle, 13 mm) | Undyed Braided | Box of 12 | Sterile | New

Expiration: 2029/05/31

The Ethicon VCP840D Coated VICRYL® Plus Antibacterial Suture provides smooth tissue passage, precise knot placement, and active protection against surgical site infections. Composed of Polyglactin 910 (90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide) and coated with Polycaprolate, Calcium Stearate, and pure IRGACARE® MP (Triclosan), this size 5-0 undyed suture creates an inhibition zone surrounding the suture line to prevent bacterial colonization by pathogens commonly associated with SSIs, including Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Armed with a high-precision P-3 Prime reverse cutting needle (13 mm, 3/8 circle), it is optimized for delicate plastic surgery, skin closure, subcuticular closure, simulation labs, and clinical evaluations.

Product Details

• Brand / Manufacturer: Ethicon / Johnson & Johnson
• Catalog / Part Number: VCP840D
• Product Line: Coated VICRYL® Plus Antibacterial Synthetic Absorbable Suture Series
• Product Type: Antibacterial Coated Braided Synthetic Absorbable Suture
• Suture Material: Polyglactin 910 (90% Glycolide / 10% L-lactide)
• Suture Coating / Agent: Polycaprolate, Calcium Stearate, and Triclosan (IRGACARE® MP ≤ 270 μg/m)
• Suture Size: Size 5-0 (1.0 Metric)
• Suture Length: 18 inches (45 cm)
• Suture Color: Undyed (Clear / White)
• Needle Type: P-3 Prime Precision Plastic Reverse Cutting
• Needle Length: 13 mm
• Needle Curvature: 3/8 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: 12 Packets per Box
• Unit of Measure: 1 Box of 12 (12/BX)
• Application: Plastic and reconstructive surgery, superficial soft tissue closure, subcuticular closure, infection prevention protocols, and surgical simulation training
• Condition: Brand New — Unused, factory sealed in original medical packaging.

Key Features

• Impregnated with broad-spectrum Triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonization on the suture material
• P-3 Prime reverse cutting needle delivers smooth, precise penetration through skin and delicate tissues with reduced tissue trauma
• Polycaprolate coating minimizes tissue drag and facilitates low-friction, precise knot rundown
• Undyed strand design prevents visible show-through in cosmetic and superficial subcuticular closures
• Pliable braided Polyglactin 910 construction yields excellent handling flexibility and dependable knot security