The V-Loc™ wound closure device is a revolutionary technology that closes wounds securely without the need to tie knots.([FOOTNOTE=Time Motion Study – Comparison of wound closure time using conventional techniques and knotless, self-anchoring surgical sutures in ex-vivo porcine model for both single layer and double layer closure in all closure techniques. Royal College of Surgeons, London, UK; Covidien V-Loc™ 180 Absorbable Wound Closure Device Time Study, Robert T. Grant, MD, MSc, FACS, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Argent Global Services.],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=]),([FOOTNOTE=Utilization of a Porcine Model to Demonstrate the Efficacy of an Absorbable Barbed Suture for Dermal Closure, UTSW, S. Brown.],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=])
The V-Loc™ wound closure device is a revolutionary technology that eliminates the need to tie knots, so you can close incisions up to 50% faster without compromising strength and security.1,2
Its dual-angle barbs allow suture to pass smoothly through tissue in one direction — but prevent it from slipping back through soft tissue.
The barbs hold wound surfaces together and distribute tension along the entire length of the suture, without needing knots to secure the wound.
Designed for secure, fast, and effective3,4 incision closure for your patients.
Find product codes and sizes for all
V-Loc™ device options.
Watch what happens when the V-Loc™ wound closure device is partnered with the Edgellant™ premium cutting needle.
Review an independent assessment of the clinical and economic evidence for the V-Loc™ wound closure device.
| V-Loc™ 90 Absorbable Device | V-Loc™ 180 Absorbable Device | V-Loc™ PBT Non-Absorbable Device | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 7 days, 90%; 14 days, 75% | 7 days, 80%; 14 days; 75%; 21 days, 65% | Permanent |
| Absorption Profile | 90-110 days | 180 days | Permanent |
| Procedural Applications | Soft tissue approximation where support is required consistent with the absorption profile | Soft tissue approximation where support is required consistent with the absorption profile | Soft tissue approximation |
| Color | Undyed, violet | Clear, green | Blue |
| Composition | Glycolide, dioxanone, and trimethylene carbonate | Copolymer of glycolic acid and trimethylene carbonate | Polybutester |
| Indications | V-Loc™ 90 device and V-Loc™ 180 absorbable wound closure devices are indicated for soft tissue approximation where use of an absorbable suture is appropriate. | V-Loc™ PBT non-absorbable wound closure devices are indicated for soft tissue approximation. | |
Learn why the V-Loc™ device is the preferred barbed suture vs. the Stratafix™* Spiral.
See how the V-Loc™ wound closure device provides greater suture strength compared to the Stratafix™* Spiral.([FOOTNOTE=Zaruby J, Gingras K, Taylor J, Maul D. An in vivo comparison of barbed suture devices and conventional monofilament sutures for cosmetic skin closure: biomechanical wound strength and histology. Aesthet Surg J. 2011:31(2):232-240. doi: 10.1177/1090820X10395010.],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=])
