Ethicon VR493 5-0 VICRYL RAPIDE UNDYED 1X18" P-3 MULTIPASS Box of 12

Ethicon VR493 5-0 VICRYL RAPIDE Undyed Suture | P-3 MultiPass Needle | Box of 12

The Ethicon VR493 is a high-performance VICRYL RAPIDE™ (Polyglactin 910) synthetic absorbable suture, specifically engineered for applications where rapid absorption and short-term wound support are required. As a Size 5-0 undyed braided strand, it is paired with the premium P-3 MultiPass™ Reverse Cutting needle, making it the industry standard for superficial soft tissue approximation, skin closures, and mucosal repairs. VICRYL RAPIDE™ is unique for its characteristic "fast-absorbing" profile, typically losing its tensile strength within 10 to 14 days and undergoing complete absorption by 42 days, which often eliminates the need for manual suture removal.

The P-3 MultiPass needle features Ethicon’s proprietary advanced coating, designed to maintain sharpness over multiple passes, ensuring consistent penetration and reduced tissue trauma in delicate cosmetic and pediatric procedures.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Brand: VICRYL RAPIDE™

• Model/Part Number: VR493

• Suture Size: 5-0 (USP)

• Length: 18 Inches (45 cm)

• Material: Coated Braided Polyglactin 910 (Fast-Absorbing)

• Color: Undyed (Natural)

• Needle Name: P-3 MultiPass™

• Needle Type: 13mm, 3/8 Circle, Prime Reverse Cutting

• Quantity: Box of 12 Individual Sterile Packets

Technical & Professional Advantages

• Fast-Absorbing Profile: Specifically treated to undergo rapid hydrolysis, making it ideal for skin and mucosal closures where patient comfort and "self-removal" are priorities.

• P-3 MultiPass™ Precision: The Prime Reverse Cutting geometry provides a slim needle cross-section with a high-strength alloy, minimizing the "track" left in the skin for superior aesthetic outcomes.

• Exceptional Knot Security: Despite its rapid absorption, the braided construction provides the reliable first-throw knot security and easy handling synonymous with the VICRYL® brand.

• Reduced Tissue Reaction: The synthetic Polyglactin 910 material is designed to elicit minimal inflammatory response, promoting a clean healing environment for subcutaneous and epithelial layers.

Condition & Integrity

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

• Packaging: The internal sterile foil packets and outer box are intact and undamaged, ensuring the chemical stability of the Polyglactin 910 material.

• Quality Assurance: Primis Medical utilizes over 25 years of experience in Hospital Materials to manage all surgical sutures according to AAMI and OEM standards, ensuring temperature-controlled storage and expiration-date tracking.

Warranty & Regulatory

✔ Primis "Integrity-Ready" Guarantee We guarantee the Ethicon VR493 to be an authentic, sterile, and factory-sealed product. If the item arrives with compromised packaging or fails to meet Ethicon’s performance standards, Primis Medical will provide a full refund or replacement. Note: This item is a Class II medical device. We will verify your status as an authorized purchaser before shipment.

Shipping

• Immediate Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.

• Climate-Controlled Handling: Packaged to protect the moisture-sensitive absorbable fibers from environmental degradation during transit, arriving "theatre-ready" for your facility.