High-strength surgical suture range · Professional supply
0 sutures for fascia and deep-tissue closure
Compare USP 0 sutures across polyglactin 910, polypropylene, poliglecaprone 25, nylon, polydioxanone and polyester materials, plus specialist knotless systems and ligatures. Filter by absorbability, construction, strand length, needle specification, arming, brand and catalogue reference.
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USP 0
Absorbable & non-absorbable
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Compare 0 suture materials
USP 0 identifies the nominal suture size, not the complete product. This collection spans absorbable and non-absorbable families used where stronger wound support may be specified, with different constructions, absorption profiles, colours, strand lengths and needle configurations.
Product groupMaterial and formatVerify before ordering
PROLENE & LUXYLENEPolypropylene non-absorbable monofilamentConfirm brand, colour, strand length, needle code, dimensions, point profile, arming and product code.
ETHILON, LUXAMID & NUROLONNylon non-absorbable monofilament or braided ligatureMatch construction, colour, strand, needle or non-needled format, dimensions, pack and catalogue reference.
VICRYL familiesPolyglactin 910 absorbable braided suturesVerify coated or rapid family, colour, strand, absorption designation, needle profile, arming and code.
MONOCRYL familiesPoliglecaprone 25 absorbable monofilamentConfirm standard or PLUS family, strand, colour, needle specification, pack size and catalogue code.
PDS PlusPolydioxanone absorbable monofilamentMatch antibacterial product family, colour, strand, needle code, point profile and complete reference.
ETHIBOND EXCELPolyester braided non-absorbable suturesVerify coating, colour, strand length, needle configuration, pack and complete product code.
STRATAFIXProduct-specific knotless tissue-control systemsConfirm material, absorption profile, directional design, strand, needle, device format and catalogue reference.
Understand the 0 needle specification
The live range includes conventional cutting, reverse cutting, taper point, TAPERCUT, blunt and specialist configurations. Products can also differ by straight or curved format, needle dimensions, single- or double-armed presentation, and non-needled ligature format.
Needle groupExamples in the rangeImportant selection details
Taper pointCT, CT-1, CT-2, HR and product-specific codesConfirm the exact code, needle dimensions, curvature, strand, material and arming.
Cutting profilesConventional cutting and reverse cutting configurationsDo not treat cutting descriptions as interchangeable; verify the complete manufacturer wording.
TAPERCUTCombined taper and cutting configurations, including veterinary optionsMatch the branded needle profile, dimensions, curvature, strand and catalogue code.
Blunt, straight & ligature formatsBlunt point, straight needles, control-release and non-needled productsCheck geometry, dimensions, number of needles, strand length and complete reference.
Explore related collections
Continue by principal material family when the authorised specification calls for a particular suture construction or absorption profile.
Absorbable braided
VICRYL sutures
Explore polyglactin 910 sutures across coated and rapidly absorbable product families.
View VICRYL sutures → Extended-support absorbablePDS II sutures
Compare polydioxanone sutures by family, size, strand, needle profile and product code.
View PDS II sutures → Polypropylene monofilamentEthicon PROLENE
Compare non-absorbable polypropylene sutures by size, strand, arming, needle and code.
View Ethicon PROLENE → Nylon monofilamentEthicon ETHILON
Browse nylon sutures by colour, USP size, strand, needle profile and catalogue code.
View Ethicon ETHILON →Find the correct 0 suture
Start with the original box, theatre list or authorised purchasing specification. Products sharing the USP 0 size can differ materially by construction, absorbability, colour, strand length, needle geometry, arming, pack quantity and manufacturer code.
Confirm material and product familyMatch polyglactin 910, polypropylene, poliglecaprone 25, nylon, polydioxanone, polyester or the specified knotless system.
Match strand and needleCheck length, colour, needle code, point profile, dimensions, curvature, technology and arming.
Verify the complete product codeConfirm the full manufacturer reference and pack quantity before ordering.
USP size0 high-strength surgical configurations
Materials representedPolypropylene, nylon, polyglactin 910, poliglecaprone 25, polydioxanone and polyester
Selection basisMaterial, product family, absorption profile, strand, needle, arming, pack quantity, code and current IFU
0 sutures FAQs
What product families are included in the 0 collection?
The live suture range includes VICRYL, VICRYL RAPIDE, PROLENE, MONOCRYL, ETHILON, PDS, LUXYLENE, LUXAMID, ETHIBOND EXCEL, STRATAFIX and NUROLON USP 0 products.
Does the collection include absorbable and non-absorbable sutures?
Yes. Polypropylene, nylon and polyester products are non-absorbable, while the polyglactin 910, poliglecaprone 25 and polydioxanone families are absorbable. STRATAFIX specifications vary by product, so confirm the current manufacturer labelling.
Are all 0 sutures interchangeable?
No. Products at the same USP size can differ by material, absorption profile, construction, colour, strand length, needle geometry, arming and pack quantity.
Which needle profiles are represented?
The range includes taper point, conventional cutting, reverse cutting, TAPERCUT, blunt, straight and product-specific specialist configurations, as well as a non-needled ligature.
Does the range contain single- and double-armed sutures?
Yes. Both configurations are represented. Match the number of needles, each needle code, dimensions, curvature and strand length to the required specification.
How do I identify the correct 0 product?
Match the brand, material, product family, absorbability, construction, colour, strand, complete needle specification, arming, pack quantity and catalogue code.
Professional-use information: This page supports product identification and purchasing only and is not clinical guidance. Product availability, packaging and specifications can change. Qualified healthcare professionals should confirm suitability and consult the manufacturer’s current labelling and instructions for use.
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Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 0 100 cm MO-2 Taper Point Needle W8434 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 0 40 in (100 cm) Black KP-3 Conventional Cutting Needle 36 40 mm 3/8 Circle W796BG (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 0 100 cm MO-5 Taper Point Needle (31 mm) W8430G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 0 100 cm KS-75 Reverse Cutting Needle (75 mm) W753G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 0 60 in (150 cm) Black CTX Loop Taper Point Needle 48 mm 1/2 Circle W741 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 0 40 in (100 cm) Black CP Taper Point Needle 36 mm 1/2 Circle W737 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon NUROLON Braided Nylon Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 0 75 cm Black Non-Needled Ligature W5224 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 0 100 cm V-34 TAPERCUT CC Needle (36 mm) W486G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon STRATAFIX Polypropylene Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 0 28 cm Undyed Double-Armed Taperpoint Needles (22 mm, 1/2 Circle) SXPL2B401 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 0 75 cm CP-1 Reverse Cutting Needle F2825 (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 0 75 cm FSL Reverse Cutting Needle (30 mm) F2815H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 0 75 cm BV-1 Taperpoint Needles 9.3 mm 3/8 Circle with EVERPOINT Technology EP8709H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 0 30 in (75 cm) Black FSL Reverse Cutting Needle 26 mm 3/8 Circle EH7799BH (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 0 30 in (75 cm) Black PSL Reverse Cutting Needle 26 mm 3/8 Circle EH7115BH (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 0 75 cm (30 in) FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle 8690H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 100 cm – V-38 Tapercut Needle (31 mm) – W982G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 100 cm – KS-75 Reverse Cutting Needle (75 mm) – W753G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 0 60 in (150 cm) Black CT Taper Point Needle 48 mm 1/2 Circle W740G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 90 cm – CT Taperpoint Needle – PDP358H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture – USP 0 – 90 cm – V-34 TAPERCUT® Needle (36 mm) – PDP9381H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 0 30 in (75 cm) Black FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle 26 mm 3/8 Circle P7085H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 90 cm – White – Single-Armed Taperpoint Needle 22 mm – Straight (SKI) – E6194G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 150 cm – CT-2 Taperpoint Flat Needle – D10180 (Box of 24) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 150 cm – CT-1 Taperpoint Needle (36 mm) – D10179 (Box of 24)
