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1663H: 3-0 Ethilon PS-1 18"

Monofilament, non-absorbable nylon suture. Typically used for skin closure and general soft tissue approximation.

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Specs

Product code
1663H
Brand
Ethilon
Material
Nylon
Structure
Monofilament
Size (USP)
3-0 (size chart)
Length
18"
Needle
PS-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 3-0 Ethilon codes

1669H PS-2 · 1673H FSLX · 1683 PSLX · 1683H PSLX · 1691 PSL · 1691H PSL · 627H KS · 663G FS-1 · 669H FS-1

Same size and needle, other materials

Y936H Monocryl · SXMP1B103 Stratafix · J683H Vicryl

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Sources

  1. Ethicon Suture Chart (J&J MedTech)
  2. Ethicon Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Sutures chart, US
  3. Ethicon Wound Closure Manual

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