1697: 2-0 Ethilon PSLX 30"
Monofilament, non-absorbable nylon suture. Typically used for skin closure and general soft tissue approximation.
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Specs
- Product code
- 1697
- Brand
- Ethilon
- Material
- Nylon
- Structure
- Monofilament
- Size (USP)
- 2-0 (size chart)
- Length
- 30"
- Needle
- PSLX
- Color
- Dyed
- 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 2-0 Ethilon codes
1697H PSLX · 593 PS-2 · 593H PS-2 · 628H KS · 664 FS · 664H FS
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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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