9003: 10-0 Ethilon CS140-6 12"
Monofilament, non-absorbable nylon suture. Typically used for skin closure and general soft tissue approximation.
Specs
- Product code
- 9003
- Brand
- Ethilon
- Material
- Nylon
- Structure
- Monofilament
- Size (USP)
- 10-0 (size chart)
- Length
- 12"
- Needle
- CS140-6, double-armed (needle on each end)
- 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 10-0 Ethilon codes
2810G BV130-5 · 2850G BV75-4 · 2870G BV75-3 · 7718G TG140-8 · 9003G CS140-6
Practice this at home
Real Ethilon is prescription-only. To practice 10-0 closures and knots, students use these.
- Surgical Online complete suture practice kit (52 pieces): Large silicone pad with pre-cut wounds, instruments and case. 4.6★ from 107 ratings.
- 4-0 Sterile Suture Threads with Needle (24 PK Nylon): A 24-pack of 4-0 nylon practice sutures with needles, sold for training and demos, rated 4.7★ from 447 ratings.
- Medarchitect Surgical Knot Tying Kit, Practice Board, Two-Color Strings: A compact knot tying board with two-color strings for practicing one- and two-handed ties, rated 4.6★ from 52 ratings.
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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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