J & J Healthcare Systems Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Ethilon™ Nylon PS-2 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Monofilament

Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Ethilon™ Nylon PS-2 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Monofilament

Ethilon nonabsorbable suture with needle is a monofilament nylon suture paired with a PS-2 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle. Buyers may choose it for procedures that call for a nonabsorbable suture with minimal acute inflammatory response and enhanced visibility in tissue. This version uses size 4-0 suture with an 18 inch strand and a 19 mm stainless steel needle.

Good Fit For

• Facilities standardizing a specific PS-2 needle configuration
• Clinical settings that need a nonabsorbable monofilament nylon suture
• Procedure trays requiring size 4-0 suture with an 18 inch length

Key Features

• Nonabsorbable monofilament nylon suture for procedures where ongoing support is needed
• PS-2 precision reverse cutting needle helps support controlled tissue penetration
• 3/8 circle, 19 mm stainless steel needle offers a defined needle format for procedural preference
• Black suture color enhances visibility in tissue
• Minimal acute inflammatory response supports tissue tolerance
• Box of 36 helps stock procedure rooms and clinical supply areas

Applications and Usage

• Stocking surgical and procedural supply areas with nonabsorbable sutures
• Building or replenishing trays that call for a PS-2 precision reverse cutting needle
• Selecting a black monofilament suture when tissue visibility is important

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 19 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• This is an uncoated monofilament nylon suture, which may differ in handling preference from coated or braided options.
• The suture is nonabsorbable and described as having extremely slow encapsulation and degradation over 1 to 2 years.
• Needle selection matters for workflow consistency, so confirm the PS-2 code, 3/8 circle shape, and precision reverse cutting type match your protocol.

FAQ

• Is this suture absorbable or nonabsorbable? This Ethilon suture is nonabsorbable.
• What suture material is used? This suture uses nylon in a monofilament construction.
• What needle comes attached to this suture? The attached needle is a PS-2 precision reverse cutting needle with a 3/8 circle shape and 19 mm length.
• What size and length is the suture strand? The suture is size 4-0 and the strand length is 18 inch.
• How many are in the box? Each box includes 36 sutures.

From Ethilon by J & J Healthcare Systems.