McKesson Suture with Needle Nonabsorbable Uncoated Blue Suture Monofilament Polypropylene Suture Size 5 - 0 18 Inch Suture 1-Needle 13 mm Length 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle, 1/BX

Suture with Needle Nonabsorbable Uncoated Blue Suture Monofilament Polypropylene Suture Size 5 - 0 18 Inch Suture 1-Needle 13 mm Length 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle, 1/BX

This suture with needle is a nonabsorbable monofilament polypropylene suture in blue with a reverse cutting needle. It may fit buyers handling general soft tissue approximation or ligation, including procedures involving cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neural tissue. This SKU pairs a size 5-0 suture in an 18 inch length with one 13 mm P-13 needle in a 3/8 circle shape.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Soft tissue ligation
• Cardiovascular tissue procedures
• Ophthalmic and neural tissue procedures

Key Features

• Nonabsorbable monofilament polypropylene suture for applications where absorption is not desired
• 18 inch suture length supports standard soft tissue approximation and ligation tasks
• Size 5-0 format helps buyers match the suture to procedure requirements
• One 13 mm P-13 reverse cutting needle with a 3/8 circle shape
• Blue suture color can help with visibility during placement
• Latex free for facilities that need latex-free product selection

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a nonabsorbable suture for general soft tissue closure
• Using a reverse cutting needle where that needle style is preferred
• Stocking blue monofilament polypropylene sutures for procedure trays
• Choosing an 18 inch size 5-0 suture for ligation or approximation tasks

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 18 Inch.
• This is a nonabsorbable suture, so it is intended for applications where absorption is not wanted.
• Needle style and size matter for procedure fit; this SKU uses one 13 mm P-13 reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape.
• Buyers standardizing trays should note this box is a single unit.

FAQ

• Is this suture absorbable? No. This is a nonabsorbable polypropylene suture.
• What needle comes with this suture? This SKU includes one P-13 reverse cutting needle with a 3/8 circle shape and a 13 mm length.
• What is the suture length and size? The suture is 18 inch long and size 5-0.
• Where can this suture be used? The product details indicate use in general soft tissue approximation and or ligation, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neural tissue.
• Is this product latex free? Yes. The source facts indicate this suture is latex free.

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