662H: 4-0 Ethilon FS-2 18"
Monofilament, non-absorbable nylon suture. Typically used for skin closure and general soft tissue approximation.
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Specs
- Product code
- 662H
- Brand
- Ethilon
- Material
- Nylon
- Structure
- Monofilament
- Size (USP)
- 4-0 (size chart)
- Length
- 18"
- Needle
- FS-2
- 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
1629H FS-1 · 1667Z PS-2 · 1667ZH PS-2 · 1670H FSL · 1864G PC-3 · 626H KS · 699 P-3 · 699H P-3
Same size and needle, other materials
635H Chromic gut · Y922H Monocryl · Z397H PDS II · Z422H PDS II · 8683G Prolene · 683G Perma-Hand silk · J392H Vicryl · J397H Vicryl
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Sources
- Ethicon Suture Chart (J&J MedTech)
- Ethicon Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Sutures chart, US
- Ethicon Wound Closure Manual
Always check the package insert for the product you're using.