Covidien VLOCL0604 3-0 V-Loc 180 1X6" V-20 BARBED POLYGLYCONATE BX/12

Covidien VLOCL0604 3-0 V-Loc 180 1X6" V-20 BARBED POLYGLYCONATE BX/12

• Model: VLOCL0604
• Brand: V-Loc 180
• Suture Size: 3-0
• Length: 6"
• Color: Green
• Material/Composition: Polyglyconate, Barbed
• Absorbable
• Needle Name: V-20
• Needle Color: Silver
• Needle Length: 26mm
• Needle Point Type: Taper Point

The VLOCL0604 V‑Loc 180 barbed suture is designed to facilitate soft-tissue closure without requiring knot tying. Its barbed monofilament structure contains micro‑barbs along the shaft that anchor into tissue as the suture is advanced, distributing tension evenly along the suture line. This anchoring effect is intended to replace the function of knots, making the closure process faster and reducing the bulk and potential complications associated with knot stacks.

Because the suture is absorbable, it supports tissue healing during the critical early phases and gradually degrades over time (approximately 180 days), eliminating the need for suture removal or long-term foreign body presence. The green coloration aids visibility in the operative field, especially in deeper or minimally lighted regions. The V‑20 needle (½ circle, taper point) is selected for smooth passage through soft tissues with controlled penetration and minimal trauma.

In practice, the VLOCL0604 is suitable for a variety of soft tissue approximation tasks—such as fascial closure, subcutaneous layers, or internal soft tissues—especially in minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgery where knot tying is more cumbersome. By eliminating knots, it can reduce operative time, lower suture bulk, and possibly reduce complications related to knots (slippage, irritation). As with any barbed suture, proper technique is crucial: the surgeon must maintain correct tension, avoid excessive pulling that could damage tissue, and know how to begin and end the barbed suture line (often via a loop or anchor mechanism at one end).