- Ethilon is a nonabsorbable monofilament nylon (Polyamide 6) suture
- Dyed (black or green) to enhance visibility in tissue
- Minimal acute inflammatory response; very slow degradation (1–2 years)
- Indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation
- SKU:
- 2989
- QTY Per Sell:
- 12
- Coating:
- Uncoated
- Needle Length:
- 16 mm
- Needle Material:
- Stainless Steel Needle
- Needle Shape:
- 1/2 Circle
- Needle Type:
- Reverse Cutting Needle
- Number of Needles:
- 1-Needle
- Suture Color:
- Black
- Suture Length:
- 18 Inch Suture
- Suture Type:
- Monofilament
- Material Details:
- Polyamide 6 (Nylon 6); monofilament; dyed nylon available in black or green
- Suture Size:
- Size 4-0
- Needle Code & Point:
- PS-4 needle
- Prime Reverse Cutting point
- Sterility:
- Sterile; disposable
- Intended Use / Indications:
- Soft tissue approximation
- General, cardiovascular, ophthalmic, neurological
- Special Features:
- Minimal acute inflammation
- Multipass® needle design
- Packaging Details:
- Box of 12 sterile sutures; 1 strand per pack (1 x 18in)
- Manufacturer Links:
- Ethicon product center and J&J MedTech product pages verified
- Country of Origin:
- Not specified by manufacturer
- Codes and Identifiers:
- Manufacturer code: 1662G
- Common distributor SKU: 2989
- Safety Information:
- Do not resterilize
- Discard open packages and unused sutures
