J & J Healthcare Systems Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Ethilon Nylon PC-3 3/8 Circle Precision Conventional Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Monofilament, 12 per Box

Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Ethilon Nylon PC-3 3/8 Circle Precision Conventional Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Monofilament, 12 per Box

Ethilon nonabsorbable suture with needle is a monofilament nylon suture for procedures where long-term wound support is needed. Buyers choosing a nonabsorbable option may prefer it for its minimal acute inflammatory response and enhanced visibility in tissue. This version pairs the suture with a PC-3 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle and comes 12 per box.

Good Fit For

• Facilities purchasing nonabsorbable sutures for procedural use
• Buyers who want monofilament sutures with strong tissue visibility
• Stocking boxes of 12 for routine clinical inventory

Key Features

• Nonabsorbable monofilament suture for long-term tissue support
• Nylon construction under the Ethilon line
• Dyed black or green to improve visibility in tissue
• Minimal acute inflammatory response from tissue
• Extremely slow encapsulation and degradation, noted as 1 to 2 years
• PC-3 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle attached

Applications and Usage

• Supporting wound closure when a nonabsorbable suture is preferred
• Procedures where monofilament handling and tissue visibility are important
• Clinical and surgical supply replenishment in boxed quantities

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• This is a nonabsorbable suture, so it may be selected when long-term retention is required.
• The product details note extremely slow encapsulation and degradation over 1 to 2 years.
• Needle style matters for procedural preference, and this SKU uses a PC-3 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle.

FAQ

• Is this suture absorbable or nonabsorbable? This Ethilon suture is nonabsorbable.
• What type of suture material is used? This product is a monofilament nylon suture in the Ethilon line.
• What needle is attached to this suture? This SKU comes with a PC-3 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle.
• How many sutures come in a box? Each box includes 12 sutures.
• Does the suture offer good visibility in tissue? Yes. The product details state the suture is dyed black or green to enhance visibility in tissue.

From Ethilon by J & J Healthcare Systems.