Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 10-0 6 in (15 cm) Black TG160-8 Taper Point Needle 8 mm 3/8 Circle W1721 (Box of 12)
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code W1721, is designed for ultra-fine tissue approximation where exceptional precision and minimal tissue trauma are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides extremely smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile strength.
The USP 10-0 size is intended for ophthalmic and microvascular procedures requiring highly delicate wound closure. The short 6 inch (15 cm) strand length allows precise control within confined microsurgical fields.
W1721 is supplied single-armed (S/A) with one TG160-8 taper point needle measuring approximately 8 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue and supports controlled microsurgical approximation.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable micro-closure performance.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 10-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 6 in (15 cm) strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Single-armed configuration
- • TG160-8 taper point needle
- • Approx. 8 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: W1721
- GTIN: 30705031125609
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 10-0
- Length: 6 in (15 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: TG160-8 Taper Point (single-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 8 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Microvascular procedures
- • Extremely delicate tissue approximation
- • Specialist microsurgical wound closure