1629H: 4-0 Ethilon FS-1 18"
Monofilament, non-absorbable nylon suture. Typically used for skin closure and general soft tissue approximation.
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Specs
- Product code
- 1629H
- Brand
- Ethilon
- Material
- Nylon
- Structure
- Monofilament
- Size (USP)
- 4-0 (size chart)
- Length
- 18"
- Needle
- FS-1
- Color
- Black
- Packs per box
- 36
- Absorbed
- Not absorbed
- Strength
- Gradually loses tensile strength over time, about 15–20% per year
Comes black, green or clear. Black is the classic skin suture because it's easy to find at removal.
Other 4-0 Ethilon codes
1667Z PS-2 · 1667ZH PS-2 · 1670H FSL · 1864G PC-3 · 626H KS · 662H FS-2 · 699 P-3 · 699H P-3
Same size and needle, other materials
Z441H PDS II · 8629H Prolene · J451H Vicryl
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Sources
- Ethicon Suture Chart (J&J MedTech)
- Ethicon Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Sutures chart, US
- Ethicon Wound Closure Manual
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