J & J Healthcare Systems Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Ethilon™ Nylon PS-1 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 3 - 0 Monofilament

Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Ethilon™ Nylon PS-1 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 3 - 0 Monofilament

Ethilon suture with needle is a nonabsorbable monofilament nylon suture for procedures that call for a suture with prolonged tensile support. Buyers may choose it for tissue closure needs where visibility in tissue and a minimal acute inflammatory response are important. This version uses a PS-1 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle in size 3-0.

Good Fit For

• Tissue closure requiring a nonabsorbable monofilament suture
• Procedures where enhanced suture visibility in tissue is helpful
• Clinical settings standardizing on PS-1 reverse cutting needle sutures

Key Features

• Nonabsorbable monofilament nylon construction for long-term suture support
• PS-1 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle for needle-specific procedural preference
• Size 3-0 configuration helps buyers match suture selection to procedure needs
• Dyed black or green to enhance visibility in tissue
• Minimal acute inflammatory response from tissue
• Extremely slow encapsulation and degradation over 1 to 2 years

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a nonabsorbable suture for tissue approximation
• Stocking procedure trays that require a PS-1 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle
• Choosing a monofilament suture when minimal acute inflammatory response is preferred

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• This is a nonabsorbable suture, so it is intended for applications where prolonged support is needed.
• The suture is dyed black or green; the specific color is not specified for this item.
• Encapsulation and degradation are extremely slow, with a stated range of 1 to 2 years.

FAQ

• Is this suture absorbable or nonabsorbable? This Ethilon suture is nonabsorbable.
• What type of suture material is used? This product uses a monofilament nylon suture.
• What needle style comes with this suture? This version comes with a PS-1 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle.
• What size is this suture? This suture is size 3-0.
• How does the suture show up in tissue? Ethilon suture is dyed black or green to enhance visibility in tissue.

From Ethilon by J & J Healthcare Systems.