McKesson Absorbable Suture with Needle McKesson Polyglycolic Acid P-12 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Braided

Absorbable Suture with Needle McKesson Polyglycolic Acid P-12 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Braided

This absorbable suture with needle is a McKesson polyglycolic acid braided suture in size 5-0 with a P-12 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle. It fits surgical settings that need a sterile, single-use absorbable suture and may appeal to buyers looking for reduced tissue drag and dependable early tensile strength retention. This version pairs a 19 mm needle with a 30 inch undyed suture and is not made with natural rubber latex.

Good Fit For

• Surgical settings needing a sterile absorbable suture
• Workflows that specify a 5-0 braided suture with a reverse cutting needle
• Facilities seeking single-use sutures not made with natural rubber latex

Key Features

• Absorbable polyglycolic acid braided suture for procedures where absorbable closure is preferred
• P-12 precision reverse cutting needle with 3/8 circle shape supports controlled needle handling
• Smooth, low-friction coating helps reduce tissue drag during placement
• Retains 50% tensile strength at two weeks and 20% at three weeks
• Sterile, single-use format supports procedural workflow and infection-control protocols
• Not made with natural rubber latex for facilities seeking latex-free product options

Applications and Usage

• Stocking procedure trays that require an absorbable 5-0 suture with needle
• Supporting surgical closure workflows that call for a P-12 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle
• Purchasing for environments that standardize on sterile, single-use sutures

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 19 mm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This suture is single use.
• The needle is a precision reverse cutting style in a 3/8 circle shape, so buyers should confirm that needle pattern matches procedure preference.
• Tensile strength retention changes over time, with 50% at two weeks and 20% at three weeks.

FAQ

• Is this suture absorbable? Yes. This is an absorbable surgical suture made of polyglycolic acid.
• What needle comes with this suture? This suture comes with one P-12 precision reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape.
• What size and length is the suture? The suture is size 5-0 and the suture length is 30 inch.
• Is the product sterile and single use? Yes. The suture is sterile and intended for single use.
• Does this product contain natural rubber latex? No. It is not made with natural rubber latex.

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