Ethicon J717T 0 Coated VICRYL Violet Suture | OS-8 40mm Reverse Cutting | Box of 24

The Ethicon J717T is a robust Coated VICRYL® (Polyglactin 910) synthetic absorbable suture, engineered for high-tension soft tissue approximation and layered closures. This Size 0 violet braided suture is specifically designed for efficiency, featuring Control Release™ (CR) "pop-off" technology in a 3-strand multipack per individual packet. This configuration allows surgeons to place multiple interrupted sutures in rapid succession without the need for surgical scissors. Paired with the heavy-duty OS-8 (Orthopedic Surgery) needle, the J717T is a clinical staple for closing dense tissues such as fascia, joint capsules, and thick dermal layers.

The OS-8 needle is a large 40mm, 1/2 circle Reverse Cutting needle. Its specialized geometry features a cutting edge on the outer curvature, which significantly reduces the risk of "cut-through" or tissue tearing in high-tension areas compared to conventional cutting needles.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Brand: Coated VICRYL®

• Model/Part Number: J717T

• Suture Size: 0 (USP)

• Length: 18 Inches (45 cm) per strand

• Configuration: Control Release™ (CR) | 3 Strands Per Packet

• Material: Coated Braided Polyglactin 910

• Color: Violet (for high-contrast visualization in deep surgical fields)

• Needle Name: OS-8

• Needle Type: 40mm, 1/2 Circle, Reverse Cutting

• Quantity: Box of 24 Individual Sterile Packets (72 Total Strands)

Technical & Professional Advantages

• Control Release™ (CR) Efficiency: The "pop-off" needle interface is engineered for speed, allowing for tool-free needle detachment which significantly reduces operative time during complex multi-layered closures.

• OS-8 Heavy-Duty Penetration: The 40mm reverse cutting needle is designed to navigate tough, fibrous tissues and dense skin, providing the structural integrity required for orthopedic and general surgical repairs.

• 3-Strand Multipack Utility: By providing three pre-needled strands per packet, the J717T reduces the time spent opening individual units and minimizes packaging waste in the sterile field.

• Superior Tensile Strength: As a Size 0 suture, it maintains critical mechanical support during the first 21 days of healing, retaining approximately 75% of its strength at 14 days and 50% at 21 days.

• Predictable Absorption: Undergoes complete absorption via hydrolysis within 56 to 70 days, allowing the suture to vanish once the tissue has successfully regained its natural structural integrity.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: New – Brand New in Original Factory Packaging.

• Integrity: Both the internal sterile foil barriers and the outer manufacturer's box are fully intact and factory-sealed, ensuring the chemical and structural integrity of the Polyglactin 910.

• Storage & Handling: Primis Medical manages all sterile inventory in a temperature-controlled environment, strictly adhering to AAMI and OEM standards.

• Expertise: Our staff has over 25 years of experience in Hospital Materials, ensuring your high-tension sutures are authentic, unexpired, and "OR-ready."

Shipping

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.

• Secure Logistics: Suture boxes are carefully packaged to protect the large 40mm OS-8 needles and sterile foil seals from environmental stressors during transit.