{"product_id":"ethicon-vcp840d-vicryl-plus-antibacterial-suture-size-5-0-undyed-18-in-p-3-needle-box-of-12-new","title":"Ethicon VCP840D Vicryl Plus Antibacterial Suture Size 5-0 Undyed 18 in P-3 Needle - Box of 12 - New","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #111; line-height: 1.55; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEthicon 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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpiration: 2029\/05\/31\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eThe 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 \u003cem\u003eStaphylococcus aureus\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStaphylococcus epidermidis\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 19px; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 22px; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ethicon \/ Johnson \u0026amp; Johnson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog \/ Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e VCP840D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coated VICRYL® Plus Antibacterial Synthetic Absorbable Suture Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antibacterial Coated Braided Synthetic Absorbable Suture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuture Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyglactin 910 (90% Glycolide \/ 10% L-lactide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuture Coating \/ Agent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polycaprolate, Calcium Stearate, and Triclosan (IRGACARE® MP ≤ 270 μg\/m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuture Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Size 5-0 (1.0 Metric)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuture Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 inches (45 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuture Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Undyed (Clear \/ White)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e P-3 Prime Precision Plastic Reverse Cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle Curvature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/8 Circle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsorption Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterility \/ Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterile, Single-Use, Individually Sealed Packets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Packets per Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit of Measure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Box of 12 (12\/BX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic and reconstructive surgery, superficial soft tissue closure, subcuticular closure, infection prevention protocols, and surgical simulation training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New — Unused, factory sealed in original medical packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 19px; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 22px; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpregnated with broad-spectrum Triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonization on the suture material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eP-3 Prime reverse cutting needle delivers smooth, precise penetration through skin and delicate tissues with reduced tissue trauma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolycaprolate coating minimizes tissue drag and facilitates low-friction, precise knot rundown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndyed strand design prevents visible show-through in cosmetic and superficial subcuticular closures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePliable braided Polyglactin 910 construction yields excellent handling flexibility and dependable knot security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ethicon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48819103367393,"sku":"ETHIVCP840D","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/0527\/8543\/files\/2026072721335756315.jpg?v=1785259335","url":"https:\/\/primismedical.com\/products\/ethicon-vcp840d-vicryl-plus-antibacterial-suture-size-5-0-undyed-18-in-p-3-needle-box-of-12-new","provider":"Primis Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}