Ethicon | Vicryl Plus Antibacterial Suture | Coated Synthetic Absorbable | VCP683G

The Ethicon VCP683G is a medical-grade, sterile, synthetic absorbable surgical suture manufactured from a copolymer of 90 percent glycolide and 10 percent L-lactide (polyglactin 910). As part of the specialized Vicryl Plus portfolio, this braided strand features a uniform coating of Triclosan, a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent. This active coating creates a protective zone of inhibition immediately around the implanted thread, effectively preventing the colonization of common surgical site infection (SSI) pathogens—such as Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis—without altering the suture's predictable absorption profile or physical handling properties.

This configuration provides an undyed (white) braided strand featuring a versatile 3-0 gauge thickness profile. It comes pre-swaged to a premium 24 mm PS-1 cosmetic-grade precision reverse cutting needle, making it an exceptional option for high-precision plastic, reconstructive, and subcuticular skin closures where aesthetic results and reduced infection risk are top clinical priorities.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson and Johnson Medical Division)

• Product Brand Family: Coated VICRYL Plus Antibacterial Suture Matrix

• Product Catalog Code (MPN): VCP683G

• Suture Material Composition: Polyglactin 910 (90 percent glycolide, 10 percent L-lactide copolymer)

• Strand Structural Construction: Braided for superior knot security and excellent handling flexibility

• Thread Sizing Profile: Size 3-0 Suture (USP 3-0 Gauge / Metric 2.0)

• Suture Length Dimension: 18 inches (Approximately 45 cm strand)

• Color Pigment Profile: Undyed / White (Optimized for aesthetic skin closures and clear superficial layer adaptations)

• Antibacterial Protection Mechanism: Coated with Irgacare MP (Triclosan), an active anti-microbial agent

• Needle Type Classification: PS-1 Precision Cosmetic-Grade Reverse Cutting (Plastic Surgery Style point profile)

• Needle Curvature Geometry: 3/8 Circle curvature tracking radius

• Needle Length Profile: 24 mm structural length

• Packaging Matrix Configuration: Standard box containing 12 sterile suture packets (G-box distribution unit)

• Absorption Profile Cycle: Completely absorbed via chemical hydrolysis between 56 and 70 days following initial implantation

• Tensile Strength Retention Profile: Maintains approximately 75 percent strength at 14 days, 50 percent strength at 21 days, and 25 percent strength at 28 days post-op