Ethicon Vicryl Suture - Undyed braided absorbable W9824. V4, Length: 75cm, Gauge: 5/0 Vicryl suture by Ethicon. Absorbable - synthetic - braided. Vicryl (polyglactin 910) by Ehticon. A synthetic, braided, absorbable suture. Vicryl is an absorbable suture with a predictable absorption time and is backed up by much research and studies. The suture is braided which gives it strength and nice handling and knot tying properties. A coating ensures that the vicryl-suture smoothly glides through the tissue without cutting it's way through. Vicryl is a synthetic suture which minimizes the risk of tissue reactions.