4/0, 27" Coated Vicryl Undyed Braided Absorbable Suture with Reverse Cutting FS-2 Needle (3/8 circle, 19.0 mm), Box of 12 Suture Sets. Ease of knot tying and knot security on the first throw. Frequent uses general tissue/muscle approximation, ligatures, reproductive tract, ophthalmic, orthopedic. Loss of 50% tensile strength after 3 weeks. Complete mass absorption in 56 to 76 days. Equivalent to Ethicon J422H. Suture Polyglactin is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues. Suture is a synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture composed of a copolymer made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide.