International Medical Devices Database

Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
Johnson & Johnson
Source
NIDFSINVIMA
1 Event
- Safety Alert for VICRYL Absorbable Surgical Suture

One device in the database

VICRYL Absorbable Surgical Suture

Model / Serial
RAPIDE 2-0 and 4-0, specific lots.
Product Description
For approximation and / or soft tissue ligation in general, including use in ophthalmic procedures, and in those cases in which the use of absorbable suture is indicated. It is not intended for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues.

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