Ethicon JB978H 0 Coated VICRYL Undyed Suture | CTXB 48mm Blunt Point | Box of 36

The Ethicon JB978H is a heavy-duty Coated VICRYL® (Polyglactin 910) synthetic absorbable suture, specifically engineered for secure fascia closure and soft tissue approximation in high-risk environments. This Size 0 undyed braided suture features the specialized ETHIGUARD™ Blunt Point (CTXB) needle, designed to pass through dense fascia while significantly reducing the risk of accidental needlestick injuries and minimizing trauma to delicate underlying viscera. The extended 36-inch (90 cm) length provides ample material for continuous suture lines, making it a clinical staple for major abdominal wall closures.

The CTXB (Circle Taper Extra-Large Blunt) needle is a robust 48mm, 1/2 circle needle. Its blunt-tip geometry is the clinical standard for "blind" closures in the abdominal cavity, where protecting the surgeon and the patient from unintended perforations is a priority.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Brand: Coated VICRYL®

• Model/Part Number: JB978H

• Suture Size: 0 (USP)

• Length: 36 Inches (90 cm)

• Material: Coated Braided Polyglactin 910

• Color: Undyed (Natural/White)

• Needle Name: CTXB ETHIGUARD™

• Needle Type: 48mm, 1/2 Circle, Blunt Point

• Quantity: High-Capacity Box of 36 Individual Sterile Packets

Technical & Professional Advantages

• ETHIGUARD™ Safety Technology: The blunt point needle is specifically designed to penetrate tough fascia but "push aside" vascular structures and bowel, enhancing patient safety and reducing the risk of sharps injuries for the surgical team.

• Superior Tensile Strength: As a Size 0 suture, it provides the robust mechanical support required for heavy tissue layers, retaining approximately 75% of its strength at 14 days and 50% at 21 days post-implantation.

• Extended 36" Working Length: The generous length allows for continuous suturing techniques without the need for frequent suture exchanges, streamlining operative workflow in long incisions.

• Exceptional Braided Handling: The proprietary coating ensures a smooth "zip" through tough fibrous tissue while preserving the exceptional knot security and tactile feedback for which the VICRYL® brand is known.

• Predictable Absorption: Undergoes complete absorption via hydrolysis within 56 to 70 days, transferring the mechanical load to the regenerating tissue without leaving a permanent foreign body.

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 safety 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 sterile barriers and sensitive absorbable fibers from environmental stressors during transit.