Suture Supply Co Size Guide
2-0 sutures are a versatile surgical suture size used where stronger wound support, secure tissue approximation and dependable knot performance are required across general surgery, veterinary surgery, fascia repair, trauma closure and soft tissue procedures.
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Stronger Support
2-0 sutures are thicker than 3-0, 4-0 and 5-0 sutures, making them suitable for procedures where greater tensile support is required.
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Absorbable or Non-Absorbable
Available in absorbable materials such as PDS II and Vicryl, as well as non-absorbable options such as Prolene and nylon.
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Broad Procedure Use
Commonly used in general surgery, fascia closure, abdominal procedures, veterinary surgery, trauma repair and deeper soft tissue closure.
2-0 Suture Size Position
In USP sizing, 2-0 is considered a stronger wound closure size than finer sutures such as 5-0 or 6-0. It is often selected where the tissue requires more support.
6-0 Fine Closure
4-0 General Soft Tissue
2-0 Stronger Wound Support
| 2-0 Suture Type | Typical Profile | Common Uses |
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| PDS II / Polydioxanone | Absorbable monofilament | Extended wound support, fascia, slower healing tissue |
| Vicryl / Polyglactin 910 | Absorbable braided | Soft tissue closure, general surgery, controlled absorption |
| Prolene / Polypropylene | Non-absorbable monofilament | Long-term support, cardiovascular, veterinary and skin closure |
Absorbable 2-0
Used where the suture should gradually break down after providing temporary wound support.
Non-Absorbable 2-0
Used where longer-term strength is required or where removal may be planned after healing.
Needle Choice
2-0 sutures may be supplied with taper point, reverse cutting, tapercut or heavy-duty needle options.
Shop 2-0 Sutures
Browse 2-0 surgical sutures by material, needle type, absorbability and clinical application.
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Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 2-0 75 cm (30 in) CT-2 Taper Point Needle 8411H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS™ II Polydioxanone Suture – Absorbable Monofilament – USP 2-0 – 70cm (27”) – Violet – STP-10 Taper Point Needle – Double Armed – Z997C (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – KP-3 Conventional Cutting Needle (90 mm) – W987 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – V-7 Tapercut Needle – W8977 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – V-5 Tapercut Needle (17 mm) – W8937 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – CC-40 TAPERCUT® Needle – W8852 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – Double-Armed CC-30 TAPERCUT® Needles (31 mm) – W8850 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – KS-55 Reverse Cutting Needle (55 mm) – W8571 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – MH-1 Taper Point Needle – W8526 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 2-0 45 cm PS PRIME Reverse Cutting Needle (26 mm) W8026T (Box of 24) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 45 cm – UR-6 Taper Point Needle – VC5673H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 120 cm – Double-Armed MH Taper Point Needles (36 mm) – PGG5614H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – MHD-1 Blunt Point Dolphin Needle (31 mm) – PDP9959H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – V-34 Needle – PDP9380H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 36 in (90 cm) – CT Taperpoint Needle (40 mm) – PDP357H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 120 cm – V-7 TAPERCUT® Needle (26 mm) – EH7779H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 (Metric 3) – 45 cm – PS-1 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7756H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 45 cm – PS-2 PRIME MULTIPASS® Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7555H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm – PS-1 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7550H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – White – Single-Armed Taperpoint Needle 36 mm – 1/2 Circle (SHT-1) – E6193G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – Green – Double-Armed Trocar Point Needles 254 mm – Straight – D9816 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – Double-Armed MH Taper Point Needles – 8843H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 45 cm (18 in) – FS Reverse Cutting Needle – 8685H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm – FS Reverse Cutting Needle – 8666H (Box of 36)
