J & J Healthcare Systems Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Ethibond Polyester OS-6 1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 1 Braided

Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Ethibond Polyester OS-6 1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 1 Braided

Ethibond Excel suture with needle is a nonabsorbable braided polyester suture paired with a reverse cutting needle. It fits surgical settings where buyers need a coated braided suture chosen for handling characteristics and a 1/2 circle needle format. This version uses a Size 1 green suture, a 36.5 mm stainless steel needle, and a 30 inch suture length.

Good Fit For

• Surgical procurement needing a nonabsorbable braided polyester suture
• Preference cards specifying a reverse cutting 1/2 circle needle
• Facilities standardizing on Size 1 green suture configurations

Key Features

• Nonabsorbable braided polyester suture for procedures that call for permanent suture material
• Reverse cutting needle supports use where that needle style is preferred
• 1/2 circle stainless steel needle in a 36.5 mm size
• Coated suture with a lubricant coating to improve handling compared with uncoated braided fiber
• Size 1 green suture helps match this SKU to specified surgical requirements
• 30 inch suture length with 1 needle per unit

Applications and Usage

• Stocking operating rooms with nonabsorbable sutures matched to reverse cutting needle preference
• Filling surgical tray requirements for a 30 inch Size 1 braided polyester suture
• Purchasing a coated braided suture where handling characteristics matter

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 36.5 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• This is a nonabsorbable suture, so it should be selected only when that suture type is required.
• Needle style and curvature are specific to this SKU; confirm the reverse cutting 1/2 circle format matches surgeon preference.
• Suture size, color, and length are fixed for this item, so buyers should verify procedure card requirements before ordering.

FAQ

• Is this an absorbable or nonabsorbable suture? This is a nonabsorbable suture.
• What needle type comes with this suture? This suture comes with a reverse cutting needle in a 1/2 circle shape.
• What is the suture material and construction? The suture is polyester and braided.
• What size and length is the suture? This SKU uses a Size 1 suture with a 30 inch length.
• Does the suture have a coating? Yes. The suture is coated, and the coating is described as helping improve handling qualities compared with braided uncoated fiber.

From Ethibond by J & J Healthcare Systems.