J & J Healthcare Systems Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Ethilon™ Nylon FS-2 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Monofilament

Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Ethilon™ Nylon FS-2 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Monofilament

Ethilon suture with needle is a nonabsorbable nylon monofilament suture paired with an FS-2 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle. This option fits buyers who need a black suture for visibility in tissue and want a nonabsorbable wound closure material with minimal acute inflammatory response. The suture is size 5-0 with an 18 inch length and a 19 mm stainless steel needle.

Good Fit For

• Wound closure setups requiring a nonabsorbable monofilament suture
• Clinical settings that prefer black suture visibility in tissue
• Buyers matching an FS-2 reverse cutting needle requirement

Key Features

• Nonabsorbable nylon monofilament supports procedures where long-term suture retention is needed
• FS-2 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle helps with precise placement in tissue
• Black suture color improves visibility during handling and placement
• Minimal acute inflammatory response may support tissue tolerance
• 19 mm stainless steel needle paired with an 18 inch size 5-0 suture for this specific configuration
• Uncoated design with 1 needle per suture

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a size 5-0 nonabsorbable suture with needle for procedure trays
• Restocking sutures where an FS-2 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle is specified
• Choosing a black monofilament suture when visibility in tissue is important

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 19 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• This suture is nonabsorbable, so it is intended for applications where absorbable material is not preferred
• Needle type, needle shape, and suture size should be matched to the procedural requirement before ordering
• The product details note extremely slow encapsulation and degradation over 1 to 2 years

FAQ

• Is this suture absorbable? No. Ethilon is a nonabsorbable suture made of nylon monofilament.
• What needle is attached to this suture? This configuration uses an FS-2 reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape with a 19 mm length.
• What size and length is the suture? The suture is size 5-0 and 18 inch long.
• What color is the suture? This suture is black, which helps enhance visibility in tissue.
• How many are in a box? The quantity is 12 per box.

From Ethilon by J & J Healthcare Systems.