J & J Healthcare Systems 490T - Ethilon™ Suture with Needle - 24/Box
Order notes
- This product may be on a manufacturer backorder - we will confirm your order by phone or email before processing
- Ethilon is a nonabsorbable monofilament suture composed of the long polymer chain
- Ethilon suture is dyed black or green to enhance visibility in tissue
- Minimal acute inflammatory response from tissue
- Extremely slow encapsulation and degradation (1 to 2 years)
This product can be found in our First Aid & Wound Care -> Wound & Skin Prep -> Wound Closure section.
- SKU
- 100-2424BX
Description / J & J Healthcare Systems 490T - Ethilon™ Suture with Needle - 24/Box
The Ethilon suture with needle is a nonabsorbable monofilament suture, which means it is a single smooth strand that the body does not absorb. It is made of nylon and comes sterile with a stainless steel needle on each end. Facility buyers can match the needle shape, needle length and suture length below to their procedure needs.
- Nonabsorbable monofilament suture made from a long polymer chain
- Dyed black or green for visibility in tissue
- Made to cause a minimal acute inflammatory response from tissue
- Extremely slow encapsulation and degradation, listed at 1 to 2 years
- Nylon suture material, uncoated
- Monofilament suture type, size 2
- Black suture color
- 30 Inch suture length
- Reverse cutting needle, 3/8 circle shape
- Stainless steel needle, 75 mm needle length
- Double-armed, with a needle on each end
- 24-Strand
- Sterile
- LR needle designation as listed in the product specification
Check the needle type, needle length, suture size and suture length against your procedure requirements before ordering.
More Information
| Unit Of Measure | Box |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Name | J & J Healthcare Systems |
| Manufacturer Number | 490T |
| Application | Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle |
| Brand Or Series | Ethilon™ |
| Qty Per Unit of Measure | 24 |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Coating | Uncoated |
| Needle Material | Stainless Steel Needle |
| Suture Material | Nylon |
| Needle Length | 75 mm |
| Number Of Needles | Double-Armed |
| Number Of Strands | 24-Strand |
| Suture Length | 30 Inch Suture |
| Needle Shape | 3/8 Circle |
| Needle Type | Reverse Cutting Needle |
| Suture Color | Black |
| Suture Type | Monofilament |
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FAQ
What is included in Wound Closure?
Which brands does Great Oak Medical carry in Wound Closure?
What units of measure are available for Wound Closure?
Shop wound closure by type
- Closure strips and butterfly bandages: 3M Steri-Strip skin closure strips, including antimicrobial and Nexcare breathable styles, plus Leukostrip, Dynarex butterfly closure strips, and McKesson reinforced and non-reinforced closure strips. Sterile and non-sterile options are available.
- Sutures: absorbable and non-absorbable sutures with needles, including Vicryl, Chromic, Ethilon, and Perma-Hand from J&J Healthcare Systems, and sutures from Covidien, Surgical Specialties, and McKesson Brand.
- Staplers and removers: skin staplers such as Appose, plus staple removers and suture removal kits.
- Skin adhesives: topical skin adhesives, including Dermabond Advanced and McKesson LiquiBand.
Before you order
- Closure strips: check sterile or non-sterile, width and length, whether the strip is reinforced, and how many strips come in the pack.
- Sutures: check the material, size, needle type, and needle length on the product page. Sutures, staplers, and skin adhesives are intended for use by licensed clinicians.
- Quantity: most items are sold by the box and by the case.
What are Steri-Strips?
Steri-Strip is a well-known brand of adhesive skin closure strip made by 3M. We also carry closure strips from other manufacturers.
What is the difference between a butterfly bandage and a closure strip?
A butterfly bandage is a single narrow strip shaped to pull a small cut together. Closure strips usually come as several strips on a card and are applied in a row across a wound.
Are these sterile?
Many are. The product page states sterile or non-sterile for each item.