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Minimally Invasive Therapies / Products / Wound Closure / Absorbable Sutures / Velosorb™ Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures

Overview

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:

  • Pliable handling and easy knot tying during closing
  • Strong wound approximation during the critical wound healing period
  • Fast absorption
  • Minimal tissue drag

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.

PRODUCT INFORMATION
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
ORDER INFORMATION

Velosorb™ Fast codes can be identified with codes beginning with:

CV, SV, SVP, UV
PRODUCT INFORMATION
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
ORDER INFORMATION

Velosorb™ Fast codes can be identified with codes beginning with:

CV, SV, SVP, UV

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