J&J Ethicon Suture Ethilon Nylon 6/0 with C-2 13mm 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle 45cm (12)

J&J Ethicon Suture Ethilon Nylon 6/0 with C-2 13mm 3/8 Circle 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 6/0 with C-2 13mm 3/8 Circle Precision Point Reverse Cutting Needle 45cm (12) Brand: Ethilon Suture Size: 6/0 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: C-2 Needle Colour: Silver Needle Length (mm): 13mm Needle Point Type: 3/8 Circle 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