V-Loc

Question 1

What are the available lengths for the V-Loc 90 and 180 absorbable wound closure device?

Answer 1

15, 30, 45, 58.4 and 60cm.

Question 2

What is the tensile strength (wound support) for V-Loc 180?

Answer 2

3w (21 days)

Question 3

What is the tensile strength (wound support) for V-Loc 90?

Answer 3

2w (14 days)

Question 4

VLOCL0004 is the code for:

Answer 4

V-Loc 180 (long-term), P-12 needle, 15cm length, size 3-0

Question 5

Contraindications for V-Loc include:

Answer 5

Ligating, luminal structures, knot tying, interrupted sutures, closing fascia, anastomoses, neuro, micro, ophthalmic, “ortho”

Question 6

What is the absorption profile of V-Loc 90?

Answer 6

90-110days

Question 7

What is the absorption profile of V-Loc 180?

Answer 7

180 days

Question 8

What is composition of V-Loc 90?

Answer 8

Glycolide, dioxanone, TMC

Question 9

What is the composition of V-Loc 180?

Answer 9

Copolymer of glycolic acid and TMC

Question 10

What is colour of V-Loc suture, and the box colour?

Answer 10

Suture: violet/ clear
Box: light blue