Fine surgical suture range · Professional supply
6-0 sutures for precision closure
Compare 6-0 sutures across polypropylene, nylon, polyglactin 910, poliglecaprone 25 and polydioxanone materials. Filter the range by absorbability, construction, colour, strand length, needle code, point profile, dimensions, curvature, arming, brand and catalogue reference.
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USP 6-0
Absorbable & non-absorbable
Monofilament & braided
Single & double armed
Compare 6-0 suture materials
USP 6-0 identifies the nominal suture size, not the complete product. This collection spans absorbable and non-absorbable families 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 & LUXAMIDNylon non-absorbable monofilamentMatch colour, strand, cutting or taper needle, dimensions, curvature, 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.
Understand the 6-0 needle specification
The live range includes conventional cutting, reverse cutting, taper point, TAPERCUT, micro-point and specialist spatula configurations. Products can also differ by branded needle technology and single- or double-armed format.
Needle groupExamples in the rangeImportant selection details
Taper pointC, BV, RB, HR, GS and product-specific codesConfirm exact code, needle dimensions, curvature, strand, material and arming.
Cutting profilesConventional cutting, reverse cutting and PRIME optionsDo not treat cutting descriptions as interchangeable; verify the complete manufacturer wording.
TAPERCUT & micro-pointCC, CC175, MULTIPASS and EVERPOINT configurationsMatch branded technology, point profile, dimensions, curvature and catalogue code.
Spatula profilesReverse spatula and fine specialist needle optionsCheck geometry, dimensions, curvature, number of needles, strand and full reference.
Explore related collections
Continue by principal material family when the authorised specification calls for a particular suture construction or absorption profile.
Polypropylene monofilament
Ethicon 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 → Absorbable braidedVICRYL sutures
Explore polyglactin 910 sutures across coated and rapidly absorbable product families.
View VICRYL sutures → Absorbable monofilamentMONOCRYL sutures
Compare poliglecaprone 25 sutures by family, size, strand, colour, needle and code.
View MONOCRYL sutures →Find the correct 6-0 suture
Start with the original box, theatre list or authorised purchasing specification. Products sharing the 6-0 size can differ materially by construction, absorbability, colour, strand length, needle geometry, arming, pack quantity and manufacturer code.
Confirm material and product familyMatch polypropylene, nylon, polyglactin 910, poliglecaprone 25 or polydioxanone plus the precise family.
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 size6-0 fine surgical configurations
Materials representedPolypropylene, nylon, polyglactin 910, poliglecaprone 25 and polydioxanone
Selection basisMaterial, product family, absorption profile, strand, needle, arming, pack quantity, code and current IFU
6-0 sutures FAQs
What product families are included in the 6-0 collection?
The live collection includes PROLENE, ETHILON, LUXYLENE, LUXAMID, VICRYL, VICRYL RAPIDE, MONOCRYL, MONOCRYL PLUS and PDS Plus 6-0 sutures.
Does the collection include absorbable and non-absorbable sutures?
Yes. Polypropylene and nylon products are non-absorbable, while the polyglactin 910, poliglecaprone 25 and polydioxanone families are absorbable. Confirm the exact manufacturer labelling.
Are all 6-0 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, PRIME, TAPERCUT, micro-point, reverse spatula and product-specific specialist configurations.
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 6-0 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 Microsurgical Suture USP 6-0 60 cm C-1 Taper Point Needle W8718 (Box of 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 6/0 45 CM DS 16 REVERSE CUTTING NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 6/0 75 CM DS 12 REVERSE CUTTING NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 6/0 45 CM DS 12 REVERSE CUTTING NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 6/0 60 CM DR 10 REVERSE CUTTING NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 6/0 60 CM DR 13 REVERSE CUTTING NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 6/0 75 CM DR 13 REVERSE CUTTING NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 6/0 60 CM HR 13 TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 6/0 60 CM HR 10 TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 6/0 75 CM HR 13 TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 6/0 45 cm Black DS 16 (16 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 6/0 75 cm Black DS 16 (16 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 6/0 75 cm Black DS 12 (12 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 6-0 45 cm PC-25 PRIME Conventional Cutting Needle (26.2 mm) W8886T (Box of 24) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 6-0 45 cm PC-3 PRIME Conventional Cutting Needle (16 mm) W8873T (Box of 24) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 6-0 45 cm P-6 PRIME Reverse Cutting Needle W8870T (Box of 24) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 6-0 45 cm P-1 PRIME Reverse Cutting Needle (11 mm) W8868T (Box of 24) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 6-0 60 cm Double-Armed CC-4 MULTIPASS TAPERCUT CC Needles (13 mm) W8815 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 6-0 75 cm Double-Armed CC-1 MULTIPASS TAPERCUT CC Needles (13 mm) W8814 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 6-0 60 cm Double-Armed CC175-8 MULTIPASS TAPERCUT CC Needles (9.3 mm) W8807 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 6-0 60 cm Double-Armed CC-11 MULTIPASS TAPERCUT CC Needles (11 mm) W8802 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 6-0 60 cm Double-Armed CC-1 MULTIPASS TAPERCUT CC Needles (13 mm) W8707 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 6-0 60 cm Double-Armed C-1 VB VISIBLACK Taper Point Needles (13 mm) W8307G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 6-0 45 cm PC-3 PRIME Conventional Cutting Needle (16 mm) W8005T (Box of 24)
