This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code W1717, is designed for ultra-fine tissue approximation where high precision and minimal tissue trauma are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides exceptionally smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile support.

The USP 9-0 size is intended for ophthalmic, microvascular and delicate soft tissue procedures requiring refined wound edge alignment. The 12 inch (30 cm) strand length allows controlled handling in confined microsurgical fields.

W1717 is supplied double-armed (D/A) with two TG140-8 taper point needles, each measuring approximately 8 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue and supports balanced, symmetrical microsurgical closure.

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 9-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
• • 12 in (30 cm) strand length
• • Black colour for enhanced contrast
• • Double-armed configuration
• • Two TG140-8 taper point needles
• • Approx. 8 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
• • Atraumatic tissue penetration
• • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: Ethicon
• Product Code: W1717
• GTIN: 30705031125562
• Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
• Form: Monofilament
• Absorbability: Non-absorbable
• USP Size: 9-0
• Length: 12 in (30 cm)
• Colour: Black
• Needle Type: TG140-8 Taper Point (double-armed)
• Needle Length: Approx. 8 mm
• Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
• Pledget: No
• Packaging: Box of 12
• Suitable For
• • Ophthalmic microsurgery
• • Microvascular procedures
• • Delicate tissue approximation
• • Symmetrical microsurgical closure