Ethicon ETHILON Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 9-0 5 in (13 cm) Black V100-3 Taper Point Needle 3 mm 3/8 Circle W2898 (Box of 12)
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code W2898, is designed for ultra-fine tissue approximation where maximum 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 strength.
The USP 9-0 size is intended for ophthalmic and microvascular procedures requiring highly delicate wound closure. The short 5 inch (13 cm) strand length allows precise control within confined microsurgical fields.
W2898 is supplied single-armed (S/A) with one V100-3 taper point needle measuring approximately 3 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The ultra-fine taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue and supports meticulous 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 9-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 5 in (13 cm) short strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Single-armed configuration
- • V100-3 taper point needle
- • Approx. 3 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: W2898
- GTIN: 30705031126200
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 9-0
- Length: 5 in (13 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: V100-3 Taper Point (single-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 3 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Corneal and retinal procedures
- • Microvascular tissue approximation
- • Extremely delicate tissue closure