V-Loc™ Wound Closure Device – Barbed Sutures

V-Loc™ wound closure device is an innovative technology that closes wounds securely without the need to tie knots.

OVERVIEW

Fast. Secure. Effective.

The V-Loc™ wound closure device may deliver superior wound healing when compared to conventional suture in the initial 7 days.

The V-Loc™ device:

Eliminates knots and consequently, the potential risks of knot-related complications
Evenly distributes tension along the wound
Demonstrates significant reduction in suturing time and less operative time compared to non-barbed sutures
Has a unique dual-angle cut and barbing pattern that create a strong anchoring barb

A SURGEON'S PERSPECTIVE

Using the V-Loc™ wound closure device

Dr. Juliana Hansen, M.D.
Professor of Surgery,
Division of Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery,
School of Medicine, OHSU