- 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)
Product Specifications
| Manufacturer # | 1669H |
| Brand | Ethilon™ |
| Manufacturer | J & J Healthcare Systems |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Application | Suture with Needle |
| Coating | UnCoated |
| Material Type | Monofilament Nylon |
| Needle 1 Code | PS-2 |
| Needle Length | 19 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 3 - 0 |
| Suture Color | Black Suture |
| Suture Length | 18 Inch Suture |
| Suture Type | Nonabsorbable Uncoated |
| UNSPSC Code | 42312201 |