Medtronic Covidien Products Wound Closure Barbed Sutures

Overview

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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.

See the the V-Loc™ Device in Action

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Specifications
  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.

Specifications

A Surgeon's Perspective

Using the V-Loc™ wound closure device

Dr. Juliana Hansen, M.D.
Professor of Surgery,
Division of Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery,
School of Medicine, OHSU

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