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Nylon and Ethilon sutures are synthetic non-absorbable polyamide surgical sutures widely used for skin closure, external wound support, plastic surgery, dental procedures and general surgical wound approximation. Their smooth monofilament structure provides reliable tensile strength and predictable tissue handling.
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Monofilament Structure
Nylon and Ethilon sutures are commonly supplied as smooth monofilament sutures designed for reduced tissue drag and predictable tissue passage.
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Non-Absorbable Support
Designed to provide reliable wound support without absorption, making them suitable for external closure and procedures requiring long-term approximation.
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Common Procedure Use
Frequently selected for skin closure, facial closure, dental surgery, veterinary surgery and plastic surgery applications.
Nylon / Ethilon Wound Support Profile
Non-absorbable nylon sutures remain in place until clinically removed or permanently retained depending on the procedure and clinician preference.
Initial Tensile Strength
Typical Removal Timing
| Feature | Nylon / Ethilon Sutures |
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| Suture Type | Synthetic non-absorbable polyamide |
| Structure | Monofilament |
| Common Applications | Skin closure, plastic surgery, dental surgery, veterinary procedures |
| Removal Requirement | Often removed after healing depending on the procedure |
| Handling Profile | Smooth tissue passage with dependable tensile support |
Skin Closure
Nylon sutures are widely used for external skin closure procedures where dependable wound support is required.
Dental Procedures
Ethilon and nylon sutures are commonly used in oral surgery and dental soft tissue approximation.
Veterinary Surgery
Frequently selected across veterinary wound closure and external tissue approximation procedures.
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Browse professional nylon and Ethilon surgical sutures by USP size, needle type and clinical application.
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Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 18 in (45 cm) Black PS-2 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm 3/8 Circle 1669H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 30 in (75 cm) Black FSL Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm 3/8 Circle 1671H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 30 in (75 cm) Black FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm 3/8 Circle 1673BH (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 30 in (75 cm) Black PSLX Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm 3/8 Circle 1683H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 11-0 5 in (13 cm) Black BV50-3 Taper Point Needle 6.5 mm 3/8 Circle 2881G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 1 40 in (100 cm) Black CTX Taper Point Needle 48 mm 1/2 Circle 4985G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 30 in (75 cm) Black KS Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm 3/8 Circle 627H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 18 in (45 cm) Black FS-2 Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm 3/8 Circle 653H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 18 in (45 cm) Black FS-1 Reverse Cutting Needle 24 mm 3/8 Circle 663H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 30 in (75 cm) Black FS-1 Reverse Cutting Needle 24 mm 3/8 Circle 669H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Undyed Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 6-0 18 in (45 cm) Undyed P-1 Prime Cutting Needle 11 mm 3/8 Circle 689G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHILON Clear (Undyed) Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 5-0 18 in (45 cm) Clear P-3 Prime Cutting Needle 13 mm 3/8 Circle 690G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 10-0 6 in (15 cm) Black CS140-6 Taper Point Needle 6.5 mm 3/8 Circle 7060G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 30 in (75 cm) Black PS-2 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm 3/8 Circle 7665H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 1 30 cm (12 in) Black FXK Reverse Cutting Needle 36 mm 3/8 Circle B7712 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHILON Clear (Undyed) Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 2-0 30 in (75 cm) Clear KS Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm 3/8 Circle D9139 (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 7-0 (Metric 0.5) 30 cm Black GS-8 Taper Point Needle 6.5 mm 3/8 Circle EB5133H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 0 30 in (75 cm) Black PSL Reverse Cutting Needle 26 mm 3/8 Circle EH7115BH (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 30 in (75 cm) Black PS-1 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 24 mm 3/8 Circle EH7563H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 30 in (75 cm) Black FS-2 Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm 3/8 Circle EH7797BH (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 0 30 in (75 cm) Black FSL Reverse Cutting Needle 26 mm 3/8 Circle EH7799BH (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 2-0 30 in (75 cm) Black PS-1 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 24 mm 3/8 Circle EH7808BH (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 4-0 18 in (45 cm) Black PS-1 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 24 mm 3/8 Circle EH7957BH (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)
