J & J HEALTHCARE SUTURE, ETHILON BLK MONO 4-0 18" PC-5 (12/BX)

SUTURE, ETHILON BLK MONO 4-0 18" PC-5 (12/BX)

Ethilon monofilament suture is a nonabsorbable suture with a conventional cutting needle. It fits clinical settings that need a suture with enhanced tissue visibility and a minimal acute inflammatory tissue response. This version is black and in a 4-0, 18 inch PC-5 configuration.

Good Fit For

• Facilities standardizing on nonabsorbable monofilament sutures
• Workflows where black suture visibility in tissue is preferred
• Clinical buyers selecting a 4-0, 18 inch PC-5 suture configuration

Key Features

• Nonabsorbable monofilament suture for applications where long-term support may be needed
• Conventional cutting needle supports use where a cutting needle is preferred
• Dyed black for enhanced 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 monofilament suture for procedural supply needs
• Choosing a suture with enhanced visibility in tissue
• Stocking a conventional cutting needle suture in a 4-0, 18 inch format

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: DZ.
• This suture is nonabsorbable, so it may not suit procedures that call for absorbable material.
• The conventional cutting needle should match the needle type preferred for the intended procedure.
• Black dye may help visibility in tissue when that is important to the surgical workflow.

FAQ

• Is this an absorbable or nonabsorbable suture? This Ethilon suture is nonabsorbable.
• What kind of suture construction does it use? This product uses a monofilament suture construction.
• What needle style comes with this suture? This suture comes with a conventional cutting needle.
• Does the suture color help with visibility? Yes. Ethilon suture is dyed black or green to enhance visibility in tissue, and this SKU is black.
• How does Ethilon behave in tissue over time? Source details note minimal acute inflammatory response from tissue and extremely slow encapsulation and degradation over 1 to 2 years.

From J & J HEALTHCARE.