Ethilon Sutures are nonabsorbable, sterile surgical monofilament suture composed of the long-chain aliphatic polymers Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6. Ethilon Sutures are dyed black to enhance visibility in tissue. Ethilon Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation.

Features/Benefits:

• ½ circle taper point
• Physical material: polyamide polymer and nylon 6
• Construction: monofilament
• Non-absorbable
• 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 of approximately 10 – 15% per year
• Frequent uses: skin closure, retention, plastic surgery, ophthalmology and microsurgery

Specifications:

• Needle Length: 48mm
• Length: 100cm
• Colour: black
• Gauge: 1 4
• UOM: box/12
• Image is sample of product