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)
This ETHILON™ Undyed Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code 689G, is designed for fine soft tissue approximation where minimal tissue reaction and high cosmetic precision are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides exceptionally smooth tissue passage, low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile strength.
The USP 6-0 size is ideal for delicate skin closure and cosmetic procedures requiring refined wound edge alignment. The 18 inch (45 cm) strand length allows controlled handling in superficial and precision-focused surgical environments.
689G is supplied single-armed with one P-1 Prime cutting needle measuring approximately 11 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The cutting needle configuration enables accurate penetration through delicate tissue, while Prime needle technology supports sustained sharpness and consistent performance.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for professional hospital, cosmetic and specialist surgical settings requiring dependable non-absorbable fine wound closure.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 6-0 fine calibre suture
- • 18 in (45 cm) strand length
- • Undyed for minimal visual impact
- • Single-armed P-1 Prime cutting needle
- • Approx. 11 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Smooth tissue passage with minimal drag
- • Excellent knot security and long-term tensile strength
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: 689G
- GTIN: 30705031008360
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 6-0
- Length: 18 in (45 cm)
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Type: P-1 Prime Cutting (single-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 11 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Delicate skin closure
- • Facial and cosmetic procedures
- • Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- • Fine superficial wound approximation