5-0 Vicryl Plus Violet Suture, 18" P-3 Needle | VCP463G
About this product.
A 5-0 polyglactin 910 braided suture with smooth handling and secure knots — ~50% tensile strength at 3 weeks, absorbed by ~56–70 days, dyed violet for visibility. Comparable to Vicryl®, on a 18″ P-3 reverse-cutting needle.
Rated 5.0 / 5 — 2 reviews.
Before you decide.
Why it performs
Holds through the healing window. Then it’s gone.
Sterile, single-use, lot-traceable · 4–5 year shelf life, never short-dated.
Why clinicians choose it
Features & advantages.
- Violet Suture for Enhanced Visibility:Offers excellent contrast against tissue, facilitating more precise suturing.
- Polyglactin 910 for Reliable Performance:Ensures predictable absorption and optimal tensile strength during the critical healing period.
- Cutting Edge Prime Reverse Needle:Designed for minimal tissue trauma and efficient penetration.
- Coated for Ease of Use:The coating reduces friction, allowing for smoother suture passage and secure knot tying.
Specifications
The detail that matters.
| Suture Type | Absorbable |
| Suture Material | Polyglactin 910 |
| Suture Size | 5-0 (fine gauge for precise surgical procedures) |
| Suture Length | 18 inches (45 cm) |
| Needle Type | P-3, cutting edge prime reverse |
| Needle Length | 13 mm |
| Quantity per Box | 12 sutures |
| Color | Violet |
| Absorption Rate | 56-70 days |
| Directionality | Unidirectional |
| Needle Color | Silver |
Need exact figures for your install or a spec sheet? Ask our team — we’ll confirm for your room.
Choose with confidence
Absorbable or non-absorbable?
The single most important call when you switch suture — here is the plain-English version.
Absorbable
Breaks down in the body over time. For internal tissue, ligation, anything you will not remove. Holds strength through the critical healing window, then absorbs cleanly.
Non-absorbable
Stays until removed — skin closure, tendons, anywhere lasting support matters. Reach for a nylon or polypropylene monofilament instead.
Monofilament vs braided
Monofilament glides through tissue with less drag and lower infection risk. Braided handles and knots more easily.
Reading the label
USP size (smaller number = thicker), needle code (FS / PF) and length. Our sizing chart maps every code to its use.
How ProNorth compares
Same standard. Better price, faster shipping.
Name-brand market range is a typical blended estimate across major distributors (e.g. KDental, McKesson, Henry Schein); confirm current pricing with your rep.
✧ Reviews
What buyers say.
Switched our whole clinic over from the name brands. Same quality we trusted, and the savings are real at volume.
They ship when they say they will, and reordering takes about ten seconds now. Service has been excellent.
Excellent prices and top-notch service. We use them exclusively for our surgical stapling equipment.
✧ Specs & documents
Everything for your records.
IFU and MSDS ship in every box. Need them ahead of purchase, or for your compliance records?
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