J & J Healthcare Systems Suture with Needle Ethilon Nonabsorbable Uncoated Black Suture Monofilament Nylon Size 5 - 0 18 Inch Suture 1-Needle 13 mm Length 3/8 Circle Precision Point - Reverse Cutting Needle, 12/BX

Suture with Needle Ethilon Nonabsorbable Uncoated Black Suture Monofilament Nylon Size 5 - 0 18 Inch Suture 1-Needle 13 mm Length 3/8 Circle Precision Point - Reverse Cutting Needle, 12/BX

Ethilon nonabsorbable suture with needle is a black monofilament nylon suture for procedures that call for an uncoated, nonabsorbable closure option. Buyers may choose this configuration when they need a 5-0 suture paired with a single 13 mm 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle. The suture length is 18 inch, and the black dyed strand helps improve visibility in tissue.

Good Fit For

• Clinical and surgical settings that specify nonabsorbable nylon suture
• Workflows needing a 5-0 suture with a reverse cutting needle
• Teams standardizing on Ethilon sutures

Key Features

• Nonabsorbable monofilament nylon for applications where long-term suture presence is needed
• Black dyed suture helps improve visibility in tissue during placement
• 5-0 size supports selection for finer suture requirements
• Single 13 mm 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle supports controlled tissue penetration
• Uncoated construction for buyers who specifically need an uncoated Ethilon suture
• Box of 12 helps support procedure room and clinical supply planning

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a nonabsorbable black nylon suture for procedural trays
• Stocking a 5-0 monofilament suture for cases requiring a 13 mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle
• Supporting facilities that prefer black sutures for tissue visibility

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 18 Inch.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• This is a nonabsorbable suture, so it may not fit protocols that require an absorbable option.
• The needle is a precision reverse cutting style; confirm needle pattern and size match the intended procedure.
• The strand is uncoated, which may matter if your team has a preference for coated versus uncoated sutures.

FAQ

• Is this suture absorbable or nonabsorbable? This Ethilon suture is nonabsorbable.
• What material is the suture made from? The suture is monofilament nylon.
• What needle configuration comes with this suture? This configuration includes one 13 mm needle with a 3/8 circle shape and a precision reverse cutting point.
• What size and length is the suture? The suture size is 5-0, and the suture length is 18 inch.
• What color is the suture? The suture is black, which helps enhance visibility in tissue.

From Ethilon by J & J Healthcare Systems.