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Conventional cutting sutures are designed for procedures involving dense, firm or difficult-to-penetrate tissue structures. Conventional cutting needles feature a cutting edge on the inner curvature of the needle, helping facilitate penetration through tougher tissue during surgical wound approximation procedures. They are commonly used in skin closure, oral surgery and selected soft tissue procedures.
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Inner Curvature Cutting Edge
Conventional cutting needles feature the cutting edge on the inside curvature of the needle to support penetration through denser tissue.
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Dense Tissue Approximation
Frequently selected for skin closure, oral surgery and procedures involving stronger or fibrous tissue structures.
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Wide Surgical Applications
Conventional cutting sutures are widely used in dermatology, dental procedures and external wound closure techniques.
Conventional Cutting Needle Applications
Conventional cutting needles are designed for procedures requiring effective penetration through dense or resistant tissue structures.
Skin Closure Procedures
Dental and Oral Surgery
External Tissue Closure
| Needle Type | Needle Characteristic | Common Procedure Use | Typical Tissue Type |
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| Conventional Cutting Needle | Inner curvature cutting edge | Skin closure and oral surgery | Dense and fibrous tissue |
| Precision Cutting Needle | Controlled penetration through resistant tissue | Dermatological and external closure procedures | External tissue approximation |
| Dental Cutting Needle | Enhanced tissue penetration profile | Dental and periodontal surgery | Oral soft tissue |
Dense Tissue Closure
Conventional cutting sutures are commonly selected for procedures involving stronger or more resistant tissue structures.
Reliable Needle Penetration
The inner cutting edge supports controlled penetration through denser tissue during wound approximation.
External Tissue Approximation
Conventional cutting needles are widely used for skin closure and external soft tissue approximation procedures.
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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 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 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 3-0 45 cm PC-25 Conventional Cutting Needle W8880T (Box of 24) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 5-0 45 cm PC-25 PRIME Conventional Cutting Needle (26 mm) W8881T (Box of 24) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 4-0 45 cm PC-25 PRIME Conventional Cutting Needle (26 mm) W8879T (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 Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 3-0 45 cm X-1 Conventional Cutting Needle (22 mm) W8731G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 2-0 100 cm CEC135-40 Conventional Cutting Needle (40 mm) W8689 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 1 100 cm TR-30 Conventional Cutting Needle (30 mm) W8440G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 75 cm FS-3 Conventional Cutting Needle (16 mm) W8549 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 5-0 45 cm PC-25 PRIME Conventional Cutting Needle (26 mm) W8628 (Box of 12) -
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 4-0 45 cm PC-25 PRIME Conventional Cutting Needle (26 mm) W8020T (Box of 24) -
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) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 2 40 in (100 cm) Black KP-3 Conventional Cutting Needle 36 40 mm 3/8 Circle W798BG (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 1 40 in (100 cm) Black KP-3 Conventional Cutting Needle 36 40 mm 3/8 Circle W797BG (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 ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 2-0 40 in (100 cm) Black KP-3 Conventional Cutting Needle 36 40 mm 3/8 Circle W795BG (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 1 30 in (75 cm) Black Double KP-3 Conventional Cutting Needles 3/8 Circle W689 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Undyed Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 4-0 45 cm PC-25 PRIME Conventional Cutting Needle (26 mm) W534G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 6-0 18 in (45 cm) Black FS-3 Conventional Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm 3/8 Circle W511H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 1 2 x 20 in (2 x 50 cm) Black KP-3 Conventional Cutting Needle with Retention Tube W2797 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Microsurgical Suture USP 10-0 30 cm CS140-6 CS Ultima Conventional Cutting Needle (7 mm) U7091 (Box of 12)
