Ethicon J717T 0 Coated VICRYL 3X18" OS-8 40mm CR/3 BX/24 • Model: J717T Ethicon • Brand: Coated VICRYL • Suture Size: 0 • Length: 3X18" • Color: Violet • Material/Composition: Polyglactin 910 • Absorbable • Needle Name: OS-8 • Needle Color: Silver • Needle Length: 40mm • Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting • Specialty: Control Release This medical supply or implant item is securely packaged within its original manufacturer's packaging, which remains undamaged. The inner and outer packaging is intact, ensuring the product's integrity and suitability for medical use. • The Ethicon J717T is a premium absorbable braided suture composed of polyglactin 910 (90% glycolide, 10% L-lactide), uniformly coated to enhance handling and knot security. This size 0 suture, packaged in three-stranded 18″ length units (approx. 45 cm each) and bundled in a Box of 24, offers consistent tensile strength through approximately 56–70 days of absorption, making it ideal for general soft tissue approximation and ligation—including ophthalmic procedures—though it is not suited for cardiovascular or neurological tissues. • Each strand is fitted with a 40 mm OS‑8 reverse-cutting needle (½‑circle), with a silver‑colored finish for high visibility during placement. This needle type is particularly well-suited for skin closures and other high‑tension soft tissue layers, enabling precise placement and minimal drag. J717T also incorporates Ethicon’s CONTROL RELEASE™ needle attachment, which ensures uniform tension and enhanced needle-suture performance for smoother handling during suturing. • Clinically, the J717T Coated VICRYL® strikes a balance between strength, ease of use, and absorbable reliability in a mid‑sized suture format. Its violet braid provides easy visualization during knot tying and trimming. Designed for single‑patient use, sterilized and individually processed, this suture is a trusted choice for surgeons requiring dependable performance in layered closures, particularly where eventual suture absorption is preferred over removal.