Vicryl 1 Ep4 Triangular Needle 1 Piece

The Vicryl 1 Ep4 with triangular needle is a latest generation absorbable surgical suture, designed to guarantee excellent tissue sealing and promote safe and predictable healing. Made of synthetic material, it represents a highly appreciated solution in various surgical fields thanks to its resistance, manageability and reliability properties. This suture thread is purple in color to ensure good visibility during use, and is mounted on a triangular needle suitable for easily penetrating the most resistant tissues, reducing trauma. The package includes a single unit, ideal for interventions where maximum control over the quality and sterility of the device is desired.

The material with which this suture is produced favors progressive hydrolysis, allowing complete reabsorption of the suture itself within the period necessary for tissue healing. This advantage eliminates the need for subsequent suture removal, improving patient comfort and simplifying post-operative management. Vicryl 1 Ep4 is extremely flexible and easily manipulated even in the most complex procedures, supporting the surgeon in creating safe and stable sutures in both superficial and deep areas.

The combined triangular needle makes this solution suitable for closing dense and fibrous tissues, increasing the possibilities of use in numerous surgical specialties. The length and thickness of the thread ensure compatibility with many suturing techniques, providing a concrete response to the needs of different specialists. The practicality of the single package also allows you to limit waste and maintain a high level of hygiene and safety in the operating room.

Therapeutic Indications

The Vicryl 1 Ep4 with triangular needle is indicated for the suturing of soft tissues in numerous surgical contexts, including general, vascular, gynecological, orthopedic surgery and in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Its properties make it ideal for the closure and coaptation of tissue flaps where temporary support of the suture is required during the initial critical period of healing.

The special shape of the triangular needle allows precise sutures to be made even in the most resistant tissues, such as skin or fascial ones, ensuring minimal energy dispersion and reducing the risk of tears and accidental damage to the tissues. Vicryl is also widely used in the stabilization of surgical or traumatic wounds, in subcutaneous sutures and in anastomosis procedures, where temporary but effective support for physiological healing is required.

The indications also extend to specialized procedures in the pediatric and geriatric fields, where the biocompatibility and natural reabsorption capacity of the product favor its use by reducing the risk of adverse reactions. In particular clinical situations, the surgeon may decide to use Vicryl 1 Ep4 also for the ligation of small blood vessels in areas less exposed to intense mechanical stress, thus optimizing intraoperative haemostatic management.

Composition

Active ingredient: The distinctive element of Vicryl 1 Ep4 is represented by its suture thread made of polyglactin 910, a synthetic copolymer made up of glycolic acid and lactic acid. This combination gives the product a high initial resistance, with a progressive loss of predetermined and calibrated hold over time, so as to adapt to the tissue healing processes.

The composition of the thread is optimized to ensure controlled hydration and significant flexibility, characteristics that make its use practical even in the most complex surgical maneuvers. The purple color is given by a non-toxic dye integrated into the polymer matrix, designed to maintain the visibility of the thread during all phases of the operation without affecting patient safety.

The associated needle is made of medical stainless steel, with a sharp triangular tip capable of guaranteeing a clean and precise puncture even in the hardest tissues. The synergy between the strength of the needle and the tightness of the suture allows each passage within the tissues without loss of efficiency or risk of thread fracture.

Contraindications

The Vicryl 1 Ep4 with triangular needle, despite being a widely tolerable and safe suture for the majority of patients, has some specific contraindications that must be considered by the doctor before use. It must not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity or allergy to the components of the suture, in particular to polyglactin 910 or to the dyes used for its pigmentation.

Use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues is not recommended where prolonged and permanent sealing properties are required, as the resorbable nature of the product determines the progressive reduction of resistance over time. Use in high-pressure vascular anastomoses or sites where loss of mechanical support could result in premature wound dehiscence is not recommended.

A relative contraindication concerns cases in which local inflammation or infection could accelerate the absorption process and therefore compromise the life of the suture. It is the surgeon's responsibility to evaluate, on a case-by-case basis, any clinical condition that requires the use of non-absorbable sutures to ensure the success of the operation.

Safety of the drug for the species

Vicryl 1 Ep4, being made of biocompatible and bioabsorbable materials, complies with high safety standards for use on humans and, where authorized, also on animals. The clinical and laboratory tests conducted on polyglactin 910 confirm a low incidence of adverse reactions in tissues even distant from the implant.

The degradation of the thread occurs gradually and progressively through hydrolysis processes, reducing the formation of granulomas or other complications linked to the presence of foreign bodies. The woven structure of the material limits the risk of tissue cutting, ensuring a uniform distribution of traction forces during knot application and in the post-operative period. The risk of infection is limited thanks to the synthetic nature of the suture and its speed of reabsorption, which reduces the possibility of microorganisms proliferating along the residual thread in the tissues.

In case of use in patients with reduced healing capacity, the doctor will still have to monitor the post-operative course to exclude any complications not directly attributable to the suture material.

Precautions

The use of Vicryl 1 Ep4 with a triangular needle requires compliance with some precautions to ensure maximum performance and minimize the associated risks. The main precautions include preventive verification of the integrity of the sterile package before each opening and handling in a sterile environment to prevent potential contamination. The suture should never be reused; any return in open packaging must be disposed of following the specific procedures for medical waste.

It is advisable to evaluate the tension exerted when tightening the knots, since excessive traction could cause tears or premature loss of tensile strength. The needle, although sturdy, must be handled with care to avoid accidental injuries to the operator and must be disposed of immediately safely after use. In patients with connective tissue pathologies or in conditions of poor vascularization, the absorption and tightness of the suture may differ from expectations; then monitor the actual evolution of the wound.

Particular attention must be paid to use in areas subjected to high mechanical stress and in immunocompromised patients, where the risk of post-operative infection may be higher than average. In case of redness, significant pain or signs of local reaction, consult the responsible surgeon promptly.

Method of administration

Vicryl 1 Ep4 with triangular needle is administered using conventional surgical techniques. It is advisable to select the most appropriate suturing technique based on the structure to be treated (continuous, interrupted, mattress, etc.), adapting the length and depth of the needle passage according to the tissue specificity and conformation of the wound.

The suture is inserted using the triangular needle, which, thanks to its shape, allows easy penetration even into the most resistant tissues, favoring the precision of movements and the reduction of local trauma. The thread must be knotted firmly, carrying out the number of passes necessary to guarantee the seal until complete healing, but avoiding excessive tension which could compromise the vitality of the sutured edges.

After the wound is closed, the remaining part of the thread can be cut, leaving sufficient length to prevent the knots from unraveling prematurely. The wound will then be managed according to the expected post-surgical protocol, involving the spontaneous removal of the suture in the period of time necessary for complete reabsorption.

Treatment program

The residence time of Vicryl 1 Ep4 in the body usually varies in relation to the type of tissue treated and the complexity of the intervention. Generally speaking, most of the tensile strength is maintained in the first 2-3 weeks, a critical period for primary wound healing; subsequently, the product is progressively reabsorbed through hydrolysis and completely eliminated from the tissues within a few months.

Each treatment program must be personalized by the surgeon, who will evaluate the number and position of the stitches as well as the possible need for additional support in the case of particularly extensive operations or in patients at risk of dehiscence. In some cases it may be appropriate to combine different types of sutures (absorbable and non-absorbable) to ensure additional safety in critical clinical situations.

Regular monitoring of the wound in the months following the operation allows us to evaluate the healing progress and intervene promptly in case of complications, thus guaranteeing the maximum levels of safety and effectiveness of the treatment.

Target species

The Vicryl 1 Ep4 with triangular needle is a device designed and created for use on human patients, but is also used in veterinary surgery on numerous animal species, especially due to the ability of the suture to be reabsorbed without leaving residues once the tissue has healed.

The versatility in applications and excellent tolerability make it a fundamental aid both in hospital surgical routines and in less invasive clinical applications. However, use on different species must always be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the responsible veterinary surgeon or doctor, adapting techniques and methods of application to the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the target patient.