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3-0 sutures are versatile surgical sutures commonly used for general soft tissue approximation, skin closure, trauma repair, oral surgery and layered wound closure procedures. Offering dependable tensile strength and controlled tissue handling, 3-0 sutures are widely selected across medical, dental, veterinary and general surgical applications.
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Dependable Wound Support
3-0 sutures provide reliable tensile strength for soft tissue approximation and moderate tension wound closure procedures.
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Wide Surgical Applications
Frequently used in general surgery, oral surgery, trauma repair, layered closure and soft tissue approximation procedures.
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Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Options
3-0 sutures are available in absorbable and non-absorbable materials depending on healing requirements and tissue type.
3-0 Suture Size Profile
3-0 sutures are commonly selected for procedures requiring greater wound support than finer cosmetic closure sizes while maintaining controlled tissue approximation.
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3-0 Sutures
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| Suture Size | Typical Structure | Common Surgical Use | Typical Tissue Type |
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| 3-0 | Monofilament or braided | General soft tissue and layered wound closure | Moderate tension tissue approximation |
| 3-0 Vicryl | Braided absorbable | Oral surgery and soft tissue closure | Internal tissue approximation |
| 3-0 PDS II | Monofilament absorbable | Extended support wound closure | Fascia and deeper tissue layers |
| 3-0 Nylon / Prolene | Monofilament non-absorbable | External skin closure and trauma repair | Skin and soft tissue repair |
General Soft Tissue Approximation
3-0 sutures are commonly selected for layered closure and moderate tension wound approximation procedures.
Reliable Tensile Strength
3-0 sutures provide dependable wound support while supporting controlled tissue handling during closure.
Versatile Surgical Use
Widely used across trauma repair, oral surgery, general surgery and layered wound closure applications.
Shop 3-0 Sutures
Browse professional 3-0 surgical sutures by material, absorbability, needle configuration and wound closure application.
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Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 75 cm FS-3 Conventional Cutting Needle (16 mm) W8549 (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 3/0 45 cm Blue DS 24 (24 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 120 cm Double-Armed SH Taper Point Needles (26 mm) W8534 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 90 cm Double-Armed MH-1 Taper Point Needles (31 mm) W8525 (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 3/0 75 cm Blue DS 16 (16 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 3/0 75 cm Blue DS 19 (19 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 3/0 75 cm Blue DS 24 (24 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 3-0 90 cm Double-Armed SH Taper Point Needles (26 mm) W8522 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 3-0 90 cm SH VISIBLACK Taperpoint Needle (26 mm) W8354 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 3-0 45 cm PS PRIME MULTIPASS Reverse Cutting Needle (26 mm) W8025H (Box of 36) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 3/0 75 cm Blue HR 20 (20 mm) Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 3/0 75 cm Blue HR 30 (30 mm) Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
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Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 45 cm PC-26 Conventional Cutting Needle W8021T (Box of 24) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 100 cm KS-75 Needle W751 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 18 in (45 cm) Black FS Reverse Cutting Needle 26 mm 3/8 Circle W320BG (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 30 in (75 cm) Black PS Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 24 mm 3/8 Circle W1685BH (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 18 in (45 cm) Black PS Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 24 mm 3/8 Circle W1625BH (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture with Firm Pledgets USP 3-0 36 in (91 cm) Double-Armed SH Taper Point Needles (26 mm) P8522H (Box of 6) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 45 cm PC-25 PRIME MULTIPASS Conventional Cutting Needle (26 mm) MPP8880H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Clear (Undyed) Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 75 cm PS-2 PRIME Reverse Cutting Needle MPP2862H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE with HEMOSEAL Technology Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 36 in (91 cm) Double-Armed SH Taper Point Needles (26 mm) HS6822H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Clear (Undyed) Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 75 cm PS-2 PRIME Reverse Cutting Needle F2862 (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 36 in (90 cm) Black FS-2 Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm 3/8 Circle F2415H (Box of 36)
