J&J Ethicon Suture Ethilon Nylon 5/0 with PS-3 16mm 3/8 Circle Precision Point Reverse Cutting Needle 45cm (12)

J&J Ethicon Suture Ethilon Nylon 5/0 with PS-3 16mm 3/8 Circle Precision Point Reverse Cutting Needle 45cm (12)
Ethicon Ethilon sutures are nonabsorbable, sterile surgical monofilament sutures. Ethilon Sutures are dyed black to enhance visibility. The suture is also available undyed (clear.) Ethilon Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures.

Specifications
Description: Ethilon Nylon 5/0 with PS-3 16mm 3/8 Circle Precision Point Reverse Cutting Needle 45cm (12)
Brand: Ethilon
Suture Size: 5/0
Length: 18″/45cm
Colour: Black
Material Composition: Polyamide 6
Category: Wound Closure
Quantity Per Box: 12
Absorbability: Non-Absorbable
Absorption Rate: Not Appllicable
Directionality: Unidirectional
Needle Name: PS-3
Needle Colour: Silver
Needle Length (mm): 16mm
Needle Point Type: 3/8 Circle Precision Point Reverse Cutting

Characteristics
> Physical Material: Polyamide polymer and Nylon 6
> Construction: Monofilament
> Absorbable/Non-Absorbable: Non-Absorbable
> Coating (if applicable): Not applicable
> Colours: Clear, black and green
> Available Size Range: 2 through 11/0
> Tensile Strength (Wound Support): Long term wound support
> Tensile Strength Retention in Tissue: Non-Absorbable, but loses about 10-15% strength per year
> Absorption Time: Degrades at a rate of about 10-15% per year
> Frequent Uses: Skin closure; retention; Plastic surgery; Ophthalmology and Microsurgery