1691H: 3-0 Ethilon PSL 30"
Monofilament, non-absorbable nylon suture. Typically used for skin closure and general soft tissue approximation.
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Specs
- Product code
- 1691H
- Brand
- Ethilon
- Material
- Nylon
- Structure
- Monofilament
- Size (USP)
- 3-0 (size chart)
- Length
- 30"
- Needle
- PSL
- 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
1663H PS-1 · 1669H PS-2 · 1673H FSLX · 1683 PSLX · 1683H PSLX · 1691 PSL · 627H KS · 663G FS-1 · 669H FS-1
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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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