Description
The V-Loc wound closure device replaces tedious knot tying with hundreds of tiny barbs that evenly distribute tension along the wound — significantly reducing suture time and may improve wound healing outcomes.†,‡,1,2
The barbs of the V-Loc™ device pass smoothly through tissue and then firmly lock into place. The V-Loc™ device resists migration and maintains tension of the suture line..§,3
The V-Loc™ device uses a dual-angle cut that creates a strong anchoring barb.◊,4
† As compared to conventional sutures.
‡ Based on gynecology study.
§ V-Loc™ device launched in 2009.
◊ Animal data may not correlate with human clinical outcomes.
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- Cong L, Li C, Wei B, Zhan L, Wang W, Xu Y. V-Loc™ 180 suture in total laparoscopic hysterectomy: a retrospective study comparing Polysorb™ to barbed suture used for vaginal cuff closure. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2016;207:18–22
- Alessandri F, Remorgida V, Venturini PL, Ferrero S. Unidirectional barbed suture versus continuous suture with intracorporeal knots in laparoscopic myomectomy: a randomized study. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2010;17(6):725–729.
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