Every suture, explained by someone who hands them to surgeons.
Look up any Ethicon product code and see the size, needle, absorption and uses in plain language, with sources for every fact.
3-0 Ethilon, FS-1 needle
- Material
- Nylon
- Length
- 30"
- Color
- Black
- Absorbable
- No
- Used for
- Skin closure and general soft tissue approximation
Start with a brand
Each brand page lists every size and needle, with how long it holds and how long it takes to absorb.
Vicryl
Polyglactin 910, braided. General soft tissue approximation and ligation.
Monocryl
Poliglecaprone 25, monofilament. Subcuticular closure, soft tissue approximation and ligation.
PDS II
Polydioxanone, monofilament. Soft tissue approximation where support is needed for up to 6 weeks.
Prolene
Polypropylene, monofilament. Cardiovascular, general and plastic surgery.
Ethilon
Nylon, monofilament. Skin closure and general soft tissue approximation.
Perma-Hand silk
Silk, braided. General soft tissue approximation and ligation.
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