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Velosorb™ Fast sutures are composed of absorbable synthetic polyester comprised of glycolide and lactide (derived from glycolic and lactic acids).
This braided absorbable suture offers:
Velosorb™ Fast sutures are indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, when only 7-10 days of wound support is required. Application for episiotomy repair, where fast absorption is preferred, may be beneficial for patient comfort and dyspareunia. However, it is not indicated for use in ligation, opthalmic, cardiovascular, or neurological procedures.
| Structure | Braided |
| Suture Type | Short-Term Absorbable |
| Composition | 90% Glycolide and 10% Lactide (derived from glycolic and lactic acids) |
| Coating | Glycolide, Lactide Copolymer and Calcium Stearate |
| Colour | Violet, Undyed |
| Tensile Strength | Wound support for 7-10 days, all original tensile strength is gone within 14 days |
| Absorption Profile | 40 - 50 days |
| Sizes | 6 - 0 to 1 |
| Indications | Velosorb™ Fast suture is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7 to 10 days of wound support is required. Not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures. |
| Contraindications | Velosorb™ Fast sutures, being absorbable, should not be used where extended approximation of tissue beyond 7 days is required |
| Box Quantities | 1 or 3 dozen |
Velosorb™ Fast codes can be identified with codes beginning with: CV, SV, SVP, UV |