McKesson # | 2689 |
Manufacturer # | 699G |
Brand | Ethilon™ |
Manufacturer | J & J Healthcare Systems |
Application | Suture with Needle |
Coating | Uncoated |
Material Type | Monofilament Nylon |
Needle 1 Code | P-3 |
Needle Length | 13 mm Length |
Needle Material | Stainless Steel Needle |
Needle Shape | 3/8 Circle |
Needle Type | Precision Point – Reverse Cutting Needle |
Number of Needles | 1-Needle |
Size | Size 4 – 0 |
Sterility | Sterile |
Suture Color | Black Suture |
Suture Length | 18 Inch Suture |
Suture Type | Nonabsorbable Uncoated |
UNSPSC Code | 42312201 |
Features
- Reverse Cutting Needle
- Ethilon is a nonabsorbable monofilament suture composed of the long polymer chain
- Ethilon suture is dyed black or green to enhance visibility in tissue
- Minimal acute inflammatory response from tissue
- Extremely slow encapsulation and degradation (1 to 2 years)