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698H: 5-0 Ethilon P-3 18"

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

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See 698G on AmazonSame suture as 698H, sold as 698G (different box count).

Specs

Product code
698H
Brand
Ethilon
Material
Nylon
Structure
Monofilament
Size (USP)
5-0 (size chart)
Length
18"
Needle
P-3
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 5-0 Ethilon codes

1666H PS-2 · 1668H PS-3 · 661H FS-2 · 690 P-3 · 690G P-3

Same size and needle, other materials

PDP493H PDS II · Z463G PDS II · 8698G Prolene · J493H Vicryl · VR493 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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