Ethicon Ethilon™ Nylon Sutures, Precision Point Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, 18", Black Monofilament, Needle PS-2, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx 1667H

Features & Benefits:

• Ethicon ETHILON™ Nylon Suture is a nonabsorbable, sterile, surgical, monofilament suture composed of the long-chain, aliphatic polymers Nylon 6 and Nylon 6.6.
• ETHILON suture is dyed black or green to enhance visibility in tissue. It is also available undyed (clear).
• ETHILON Suture elicits a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissue, which is followed by a gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue. While nylon is not absorbed, progressive hydrolysis of the nylon in vivo may result in gradual loss of tensile strength over time.
• While nylon is not absorbed, progressive hydrolysis of the nylon in vivo may result in gradual loss of tensile strength over time.
• Due to the gradual loss of tensile strength which may occur over prolonged periods in vivo, nylon suture should not be used where permanent retention of tensile strength is required.
• Carefully selecting a surgical suture needle is a critical component in achieving excellent wound closure outcomes. The ideal surgical needle should be:
  • Sharp enough to penetrate and carry suture through tissue with minimal resistance.
  • Slim as possible without compromising strength.
  • Rigid to resist bending, yet ductile to resist breaking.
  • Stable in the grasp of the needleholder.
• Ethicon offers over 200 types of surgical suture needles, allowing clinicians great flexibility to select the most appropriate needle for the specific needs of the tissue being repaired.
• Ethicon ETHILON™ Nylon Suture Specification:
  • Description: 4-0 ETHILON BLACK 1X18"" PS-2
  • Brand: ETHILON
  • Size: 4-0
  • Length: 18in
  • Color: BLACK
  • Control: NO
  • Material/Composition: POLYAMIDE 6
  • Category: Wound Closure
  • QTY/BX: 36
  • Needle Point Type: PRIME REVERSE CUTTING
  • Absorbability: NON ABSORBABLE
  • Absorption Rate: NA
  • Directionality: UNIDIRECTIONAL
  • Pledget: NO
  • Pledget Size: NA
  • Needle Name: PS-2
  • Needle Color: SILVER
  • Needle Length (mm): 19mm

Application:

• ETHILON™ Nylon Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures.