Covidien CV417G - SUTURE VELOSORB UD V-20
CV417G: 2-0 Velosorb Fast Undyed 30" V-20 Taper
Covidien introduces Velosorb Fast braided absorbable suture for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, when only 7-10 days of wound support is required. Velosorb Fast sutures are composed of absorbable synthetic polyester comprised of glycolide and lactide (derived from glycolic and lactic acids).
This braided absorbable suture offers:
- Pliable handling and easy knot tying during closing
- Strong wound approximation during the critical wound healing period
- Fast absorption
- Minimal tissue drag
Velosorb Fast sutures are indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, when only 7-10 days of wound support is required. Application for episiotomy repair, where fast absorption is preferred, may be beneficial for patient comfort and dyspareunia. However, it is not indicated for use in ligation, opthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
Velosorb Fast Suture Provides:
- Designed with patient comfort in mind - no need for suture removal
- Pliable handling and easy knot tying during closing
- Strong wound approximation during the critical wound healing period
- Fast absorption profile
- 14-day tensile strength loss; the ideal suture for dermal and mucosa closure
- Minimal tissue drag
- A variety of needles to meet surgeons needs
Velosorb Fast has Comparable Handling Performance to Vicryl Rapide
Study Design:
Randomized, blinded product performance of side by side comparision of Velosorb Fast vs. Vicryl Rapide. Sizes tested were 0, 2-0, 3-0, and 4-0.
Velosorb Fast Suture Stays Strong, Then Disappears
Velosorb Fast suture is stronger than Vicryl Rapide for the first 7 to 10 days. Velosorb Fast suture has no tensile strength after 14 days.
Velosorb Fast Compared to Gut Suture
- Quicker Absorption: 40-50 days
- Lower Tissue Reactivity: Absorbed by the body in less time
- Suture Integrity: Gut may fray after multiple passes
- Predictable Strength and Absorption Profile: Consistent composition with every strand, broken down by hydrolysis and absorbed within reproducible time frame
- Less Tissue Drag: Velosorb Fast has minimal tissue drag, may be preferable to twisted surface of Gut suture
- Reduced Potential of Reactivity: during enzymatic absorption, Gut can result in tissue reaction
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Velosorb Fast suture made of?
Velosorb Fast braided sutures are composed of an absorbable synthetic polyester comprised of glycolide and lactide (derived from glycolic and lactic acids).
What is the coating made of?
Velosorb Fast sutures are prepared by coating the suture with a mixture of a glycolide and lactide copolymer and calcium stearate.
What is Velosorb Fast suture indicated for?
Velosorb Fast sutures are indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required. Application for Episiotomy repair, where fast absorption is preferred, may be beneficial for patient comfort and dyspareunia. However, it is not indicated for use in ligation, opthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
How is Velosorb Fast suture absorbed?
Progressive loss of tensile strength and eventual absorption of Velosorb Fast sutures occurs by means of hydrolysis, where the glycolide/lactide copolymer is broken down to glycolic and lactic acids which are subsequently absorbed and metabolized by the body.
How does the Velosorb Fast absorption process differ from Gut?
Unlike the Velosorb Fast suture hydrolysis absorption process, Gut is absorbed through enzymatic degradation. This may cause inconsistent strength and absorption profiles of Gut based on the variable factors in enzymatic absorption and in the Gut material. Velosorb Fast suture is predictable and offers less tissue reaction due to its consistent strength and absorption profile.
How long does it take for Velosorb Fast suture to degrade?
Absorption begins as a loss of tensile strength without appreciable loss of mass. Studies indicate tensile strength averages for Velosorb Fast sutures are no less than 45% of its original tensile strength 5 days post implantation. All of the original tensile strength is essentially gone by 14 days. Absorption of Velosorb Fast sutures is essentially complete between the 40th and 50th day.
What are the contraindications for Velosorb Fast suture?
Velosorb Fast sutures, being absorbable, should not be used where extended approximation of tissue beyond 7 days is required.
How is Velosorb Fast supplied?
- Velosorb Fast sutures are available in sizes 2-0 through 5-0
- Available in undyed
- On various needle types
- Available in box quantities of 12 and 36
Why is Velosorb Fast strength measured as % USP Collagen Specification vs. more typical Kilograms of Force (KgF) measurement?
Since Velosorb Fast suture, and other fast absorbing braided products, are irradiated, the molecular structure has been altered. Thus, the standard criteria used to measure the strength of Gut and fast absorbing braided sutures is % USP Collagen Specification.
