Ethicon VCPB416H 3-0 Coated VICRYL Plus 1X27" SHB 26mm ETHIGUARD Blunt Point BX/36

Ethicon VCPB416H 3-0 Coated VICRYL Plus Undyed | SHB 26mm Blunt Point | Box of 36

The Ethicon VCPB416H represents the pinnacle of surgical safety and infection control. This Size 3-0 undyed braided suture is part of the Coated VICRYL® Plus line, featuring Irga care® MP (Triclosan) to create an antibacterial zone of inhibition that effectively prevents the colonization of common surgical site infection (SSI) pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA. What sets the VCPB416H apart is its integration with the SHB (Small Half-circle Blunt) needle, featuring ETHIGUARD™ Blunt Point technology. This design is engineered to penetrate internal soft tissues while significantly reducing the risk of accidental sharps injuries and unintended visceral perforations.

The SHB needle is a 26mm, 1/2 circle blunt point needle. It provides the "Gold Standard" in safety for "blind" or deep-cavity closures where protecting the surgeon's fingers and the patient's underlying organs from needlestick trauma is paramount.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Brand: Coated VICRYL® Plus Antibacterial

• Model/Part Number: VCPB416H

• Suture Size: 3-0 (USP)

• Length: 27 Inches (70 cm)

• Material: Triclosan-Coated Polyglactin 910 (Braided)

• Color: Undyed (Natural/White) for minimal subsurface visibility

• Needle Name: SHB (ETHIGUARD™)

• Needle Type: 26mm, 1/2 Circle, Blunt Point

• Quantity: High-Capacity Box of 36 Individual Sterile Packets

Technical & Professional Advantages

• Antibacterial Defense: The Triclosan coating prevents bacterial biofilm formation on the suture strand, providing a critical layer of protection in high-risk or contaminated surgical environments.

• ETHIGUARD™ Safety: The blunt point needle is designed to pass through soft tissue and muscle while "pushing aside" delicate vascular structures and bowel, enhancing safety for both patient and provider.

• Superior Tensile Strength: Retains approximately 75% of its initial strength at 14 days and 50% at 21 days post-implantation, providing reliable support through the critical early healing phase.

• Exceptional Braided Handling: The proprietary coating ensures a smooth "zip" through tissues while maintaining the superior knot security and tactile feedback of the VICRYL® brand.

• Predictable Absorption: Undergoes complete absorption via hydrolysis within 56 to 70 days, transferring the mechanical load to the regenerating tissue without leaving a permanent foreign body.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: New – Brand New in Original Factory Packaging.

• Integrity: Both the internal sterile foil barriers and the outer manufacturer's box are fully intact and factory-sealed, ensuring the chemical stability of the Triclosan and Polyglactin 910.

• Storage & Handling: Primis Medical manages all sterile inventory in a temperature-controlled environment, strictly adhering to AAMI and OEM standards.

• Expertise: Our staff has over 25 years of experience in Hospital Materials, ensuring your safety sutures are authentic, unexpired, and ready for critical surgical use.

Shipping

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.

• Secure Logistics: Suture boxes are carefully packaged to protect the sterile barriers and sensitive antibacterial coating from environmental stressors during transit.