Vilet Q™ is a fast-absorbing synthetic absorbable suture composed of polyglycolic acid (PGA). The braid is coated with calcium stearate. Vilet Q™ is available dyed (violet) and undyed (beige).
Characteristics
Design to emulate the performance of Gut Sutures
Excellent knot security and tie down
Superb handling—Smooth Tissue Passage
Reliable absorption profile
Meets or exceeds the USP & EP requirements
Indications
Vilet Q™ (PGA Quick) suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, where only short- term wound support is required. Vilet II Quick is not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues. Vilet II Quick fast absorbing PGA surgical suture is provided sterile for one time use only.
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Vilet Q™ suture elicits a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissue. Tensile strength is a progressive loss that occurs by means of hydrolysis. Absorption of Vilet Q™ occurs when the polymer degrades to glycolic acids which are subsequently absorbed and metabolized in the body.
Tensile Strength
Vilet Q™ (PGA) suture retains approximately about 50% of the initial strength after 7 days.
Absorption
Absorption begins as a loss of tensile strength without an appreciable loss of mass. Absorption of Vilet Q™ sutures is essentially complete with in 42 days.
Sterilization
Gamma irradiation.
Packaging
Vilet Q™ (PGA) suture is supplied sterile in precut lengths attached to various needle types in one dozen boxes, also available precut non-needled.
