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5-0 sutures are fine surgical sutures commonly used for skin closure, facial procedures, cosmetic wound approximation, plastic surgery and delicate soft tissue repair. Frequently selected for procedures requiring precise tissue handling and reduced tissue trauma, 5-0 sutures provide dependable wound support while supporting improved cosmetic healing outcomes.
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Fine Cosmetic Closure
5-0 sutures are widely used for cosmetic skin closure and facial wound approximation procedures requiring controlled tissue handling.
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Precise Tissue Approximation
Fine 5-0 sutures support accurate wound edge alignment and reduced tissue trauma during delicate closure procedures.
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Versatile Fine USP Size
5-0 sutures are commonly selected across facial closure, dermatology, plastic surgery and delicate tissue repair procedures.
5-0 Suture Size Profile
5-0 sutures are finer than standard wound closure sizes and are commonly selected for cosmetic and delicate tissue approximation procedures.
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| Suture Size | Typical Structure | Common Surgical Use | Typical Tissue Type |
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| 5-0 | Fine monofilament or braided | Facial closure and cosmetic wound repair | Fine superficial tissue |
| 5-0 Nylon | Monofilament non-absorbable | External skin closure and facial approximation | Skin and superficial tissue |
| 5-0 Monocryl | Monofilament absorbable | Subcuticular and cosmetic closure procedures | Soft tissue approximation |
| 5-0 Prolene | Monofilament non-absorbable | Plastic surgery and precision wound approximation | Fine tissue repair |
Cosmetic Skin Approximation
5-0 sutures are commonly selected for cosmetic procedures requiring accurate wound edge alignment and reduced visible scarring.
Reduced Tissue Trauma
Fine suture profiles support smooth tissue handling and reduced tissue disruption during delicate closure procedures.
Versatile Fine Closure
5-0 sutures are widely used across facial closure, plastic surgery, dermatology and cosmetic wound approximation procedures.
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Browse professional 5-0 surgical sutures by material, absorbability, needle configuration and cosmetic wound closure application.
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Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Undyed Absorbable Veterinary Suture | USP 5-0 | 45 cm | PC-3 PRIME™ MP Conventional Cutting Needle (16 mm) | PDP9865H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Undyed Absorbable Veterinary Suture | USP 5-0 | 45 cm | PC-1 PRIME Conventional Cutting Needle (13 mm) | PDP9863H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Undyed Absorbable Veterinary Suture | USP 5-0 | 70 cm | FS-3 Conventional Cutting Needle (16 mm) | PDP9733H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 70 cm | RB-2 Taper Point Needle | PDP9201H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 90 cm | RB-1 ETHALLOY® Taper Point Needle (17 mm) | Bi-Directional | PDP9108H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 45 cm | RB-2 Taper Point Needle (13 mm) | PDP9101H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Undyed Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 45 cm | PS-3 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle (16 mm) | MULTIPASS® | PDP500H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 70 cm | C-1 Taperpoint Needle (13 mm) | PDP1013H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Undyed Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 45 cm | P-1 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle (11 mm) | MULTIPASS® | PDP490H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 70 cm | Undyed | Single-Armed Reverse Cutting Prime Needle 16 mm | 3/8 Circle | MCP500H / W3204 (Box of 36) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 70 cm | Undyed | Single-Armed Reverse Cutting Prime Needle 13 mm | 3/8 Circle | MCP493H / W3203 (Box of 36 -
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 70 cm | Undyed | Single-Armed Reverse Cutting Prime Needle 19 mm | 3/8 Circle | MCP495H / MPY495H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 70 cm | Undyed | Single-Armed Reverse Cutting Prime Needle 11 mm | 3/8 Circle | MCP490H / MPY490H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 45 cm | Undyed | Single-Armed Reverse Cutting Needle 16 mm | 3/8 Circle | MCP3221G / W3221 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 70 cm | Undyed | Single-Armed Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm | 3/8 Circle | MCP3209G / W3209 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL Plus Antibacterial Monofilament Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 70 cm | Violet | Taper Point Plus Needle (17 mm, 1/2 Circle) | MCP2131H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 5-0 30 in (75 cm) Black PS-3 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 13 mm 3/8 Circle F24012H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 5-0 30 in (75 cm) Black PC-3 Prime Cutting Needle 13 mm 3/8 Circle EW526BH (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 75 cm (30 in) | RB-1 Taper Point Needle | 8870H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 45 cm | PS-3 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle | 8681H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 45 cm (18 in) | FS-2 Reverse Cutting Needle | 8661G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 45 cm | PC-3 PRIME Conventional Cutting Needle | 8635H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 45 cm (18 in) | PC-5 MULTIPASS® Prime Conventional Cutting Needle | 8630G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Undyed Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 45 cm (18 in) | P-3 MULTIPASS® Prime Reverse Cutting Needle | 8605G (Box of 12)
