Velosorb And Vicryl Rapide

Question 1

Is Velosorb an MSA or a BSA?

Answer 1

BSA

Question 2

Composition of Velosorb?

Answer 2

Glycolide and Lactide.

Question 3

Is Velosorb coated?

Answer 3

Yes - Glycolide, Caprolactone, and Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate

Question 4

Is Velosorb dyed or Undyed?

Answer 4

Undyed

Question 5

What is the wound support for Velosorb?

Answer 5

7 days

Question 6

What is the tensile strength for Velosorb?

Answer 6

45% @ 5 days

0% @ 14 days

Question 7

Absorption rate for Velosorb?

Answer 7

40 to 50 days

Question 8

What is the competitor for Velosorb Fast?

Answer 8

Vicryl Rapide

Question 9

What are the benefits of Velosorb Fast?

Answer 9

Pliable handling and easy knot tying during closure.
Fast absorption profile.
A variety of needles to meet surgeons’ needs.
No need for suture removal.
Strength throughout critical wound healing period.
Provides strength for 7-10 days.

Question 10

Where is Velosorb frequently used?

Answer 10

OBGYN, soft tissue approximation (skin and mucosa), dental/oral

Question 11

What colour box is Velosorb in?

Answer 11

Violet with a red stripe.

Question 12

What is the competitor product to Velosorb Fast?

Answer 12

Vicryl Rapide

Question 13

Composition of Vicryl Rapide?

Answer 13

Glycolide and Lactide

Question 14

What is Vicryl Rapide coated in?

Answer 14

Caprolactone

Question 15

What is the absorption rate for Vicryl Rapide?

Answer 15

56 to 70 days
Conflicting info given between booklet and sheet…..
Could also be 42 days (in book)

Question 16

Contraindications of Vicryl Rapide

Answer 16

CV, Neuro and where extended approximation of tissue required

Question 17

Wound support for Vicryl Rapide is?

Answer 17

3 weeks

Question 18

Tensile strength for Vicryl Rapide?

Answer 18

75% @ 2 wks
50% @ 3 wks
25% @ 4 wks

Question 19

Indication/use for Vicryl Rapide?

Answer 19

Fascia, general soft tissue approximation and or ligation, ophthalmic.

Question 20

What are the benefits of Velosorb Fast?

Answer 20

Pliable handling and easy knot tying during closure.
Fast absorption profile.
A variety of needles to meet surgeons’ needs.
No need for suture removal.
Strength throughout critical wound healing period.
Provides strength for 7-10 days.

Question 21

Where is Velosorb frequently used?

Answer 21

OBGYN, soft tissue approximation (skin and mucosa), dental/oral

Question 22

What colour box is Velosorb Fast in?

Answer 22

Violet with a red stripe.

Question 23

What is the competitor product to Velosorb Fast?

Answer 23

Vicryl Rapide

Question 24

Composition of Vicryl Rapide?

Answer 24

Glycolide and Lactide

Question 25

What is Vicryl Rapide coated in?

Answer 25

Caprolactone

Question 26

What is the absorption rate for Vicryl Rapide?

Answer 26

42 days

Question 27

Contraindications of Vicryl Rapide

Answer 27

CV, Neuro and where extended approximation of tissue required

Question 28

Wound support for Vicryl Rapide is?

Answer 28

3 weeks

Question 29

Tensile strength for Vicryl Rapide?

Answer 29

75% @ 2 wks 50% @ 3 wks 25% @ 4 wks

Question 30

Indication/use for Vicryl Rapide?

Answer 30

Fascia, general soft tissue approximation and or ligation, ophthalmic.