Surgical Solutions
V-Loc™ wound closure device
Barbs make the difference.
The design, shape, and placement of the barbs don't just define suture - they determine its performance.†,‡,§,1,2
Barb geometry
The V-Loc™ device’s dual-angle barb design has a deep, short first angle cut followed by a long, shallow second angle cut to preserve the suture strength, unlike a single-angle cut barb design.†,1,3
One device: next level precision and closure.
The revolutionary V-Loc™ barbed technology redefinces surgical closure, with a unique design defined by the angle of the cut, cut depth, and barb length†,1,3
The dual-angle barb design maximizes barb strength while preserving suture integrity†,1,3
Designed for every surgeon.
A circumferential pattern delivers uniform barbs in a 360° helix that locks into tissue.†,1
The V-Loc™ wound closure device replaces tedious knot tying with hundreds of tiny barbs that evenly distribute tension along the wound — which may reduce suture time and may improve wound healing outcomes.◊,¶,4,5
Stronger from the start, dominant in holding force, and excelling in retention.
Barb holding strength supports precise tissue approximation during the critical early stages of wound healing.†,6–8
For more information on the product, refer to the instruction for use (IFU).
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Barb geometry, pattern, and anchor



V-Loc™ is stronger in barb holding force, straight pull force, and anchor holding force†,‡,3 than...
Stratafix™* Spiral PDS™*
Quill PDO™*
Stratafix™* Symmetric PDS™*
V-Loc™ 180 device vs. Stratafix™* Spiral PDS™* Plus device
V-Loc™ 180 device versus Stratafix™* Spiral PDS™* Plus device
Barb holding force at T0 [kgf]†,‡3,
Straight pull force at T0 [kgf]†,‡,3
Drawn from in-depth expertise, our next generation of sutures was designed with surgeons to address the real-world challenges of wound closure in your surgical specialty.
Comprehensive, connected, and complete — our surgical solutions can be tailored to your patients’ needs, your preferences, and the unique demands of every phase of the surgical journey.
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† Based on benchtop studies. Bench test results may not be indicative of clinical performance.
‡. V-Loc™ has a shallower barb depth, more prominent barbs, and more helicity compared to STRATAFIX™* Spiral PDS™* Plus and Quill™* PDO.
§ V-Loc™ is stronger in barb holding force, straight pull force and anchor holding force at initial timepoint compared to Stratafix™* Spiral PDS™* Plus and Quill™* PDO. V-Loc™ 180 has stronger tensile strength than Stratafix™* Symmetric PDS™*Plus.
◊ As compared to conventional sutures.
¶ Based on gynecology study.
# Comparing V-Loc™ 180 Size 3-0 vs Stratafix Spiral PDS Size 3-0