The COVIDIEN V-Loc 90 VLOCM0023 is a 4-0, 18″ undyed, P-12 needle, reverse cutting absorbable suture. It is made from a synthetic polyester composed of glycolide, dioxanone, and trimethylene carbonate and is coated with glycolide, caprolactone, and calcium stearoyl lactylate. The V-Loc 90 is a barbed suture that is designed to provide excellent tissue approximation and knot security. It is also absorbable, so it does not need to be removed after surgery.