Ethilon (Nylon)
Monofilament, non-absorbable suture. Used for skin closure and general soft tissue approximation.
- Material
- Nylon
- 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.
All 55 codes
| Code | Size | Needle | Length | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 489T | 1 | LR ×2 | 30" | Dyed |
| D9386 | 0 | CP-1 | 30" | Dyed |
| 1697 | 2-0 | PSLX | 30" | Dyed |
| 1697H | 2-0 | PSLX | 30" | Black |
| 593 | 2-0 | PS-2 | 18" | Dyed |
| 593H | 2-0 | PS-2 | 18" | Dyed |
| 628H | 2-0 | KS | 30" | Black |
| 664 | 2-0 | FS | 18" | Dyed |
| 664H | 2-0 | FS | 18" | Black |
| 1663H | 3-0 | PS-1 | 18" | Black |
| 1669H | 3-0 | PS-2 | 18" | Black |
| 1673H | 3-0 | FSLX | 30" | Black |
| 1683 | 3-0 | PSLX | 30" | Dyed |
| 1683H | 3-0 | PSLX | 30" | Black |
| 1691 | 3-0 | PSL | 30" | Dyed |
| 1691H | 3-0 | PSL | 30" | Black |
| 627H | 3-0 | KS | 30" | Black |
| 663G | 3-0 | FS-1 | 18" | Black |
| 669H | 3-0 | FS-1 | 30" | Black |
| 1629H | 4-0 | FS-1 | 18" | Black |
| 1667Z | 4-0 | PS-2 | 18" | Dyed |
| 1667ZH | 4-0 | PS-2 | 18" | Dyed |
| 1670H | 4-0 | FSL | 30" | Black |
| 1864G | 4-0 | PC-3 | 18" | Black |
| 626H | 4-0 | KS | 30" | Black |
| 662H | 4-0 | FS-2 | 18" | Black |
| 699 | 4-0 | P-3 | 18" | Dyed |
| 699H | 4-0 | P-3 | 18" | Black |
| 1666H | 5-0 | PS-2 | 18" | Black |
| 1668H | 5-0 | PS-3 | 18" | Black |
| 661H | 5-0 | FS-2 | 18" | Black |
| 690 | 5-0 | P-3 | 18" | Dyed |
| 690G | 5-0 | P-3 | 18" | Undyed |
| 698H | 5-0 | P-3 | 18" | Black |
| 1665G | 6-0 | PS-3 | 18" | Black |
| 1698G | 6-0 | P-3 | 18" | Black |
| 1856 | 6-0 | PC-1 | 18" | Dyed |
| 1856G | 6-0 | PC-1 | 18" | Dyed |
| 689G | 6-0 | P-1 | 18" | Undyed |
| 697 | 6-0 | P-1 | 18" | Dyed |
| 697H | 6-0 | P-1 | 18" | Black |
| 1714G | 8-0 | TG100-8 ×2 | 12" | Dyed |
| 2808 | 8-0 | BV130-5 | 5" | Dyed |
| 2822G | 8-0 | BV130-3 | 5" | Dyed |
| 9038 | 8-0 | CS175-8 ×2 | 12" | Dyed |
| 2800 | 9-0 | BV130-5 ×2 | 10" | Dyed |
| 2800G | 9-0 | BV130-5 ×2 | 10" | Dyed |
| 2813G | 9-0 | BV130-4 | 5" | Dyed |
| 7717G | 9-0 | TG140-8 ×2 | 12" | Dyed |
| 2810G | 10-0 | BV130-5 | 5" | Dyed |
| 2850G | 10-0 | BV75-4 | 5" | Dyed |
| 2870G | 10-0 | BV75-3 | 5" | Dyed |
| 7718G | 10-0 | TG140-8 ×2 | 12" | Dyed |
| 9003 | 10-0 | CS140-6 ×2 | 12" | Dyed |
| 9003G | 10-0 | CS140-6 ×2 | 12" | Dyed |
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.