Ethibond Excel (Polyester, polybutilate coated)
Braided, non-absorbable suture. Used for general soft tissue, cardiovascular (including valves), ophthalmic and neuro.
- Material
- Polyester, polybutilate coated
- Absorbed
- Not absorbed
- Strength
- Indefinite (permanent)
Green or white. Often comes double-armed with pledgets for valve work.
All 19 codes
| Code | Size | Needle | Length | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B499T | 5 | LR ×2 | 30" | Dyed |
| MB66 | 5 | V-37 | 30" | Dyed |
| MX69 | 2 | V-37 | 30" | Dyed |
| X406 | 2 | LR | 20" | Dyed |
| CX30D | 1 | CTX | 18" | Dyed |
| X865 | 1 | CTX | 30" | Dyed |
| CX21D | 0 | CT-1 | 18" | Dyed |
| D8674 | 0 | EN-S | 48" | Dyed |
| X412 | 0 | CT-2 | 30" | Dyed |
| X424H | 0 | CT-1 | 30" | Dyed |
| X864H | 0 | CTX | 30" | Dyed |
| 10X52N | 2-0 | V-5 | 30" | Dyed |
| PX17H | 2-0 | V-5 ×2 | 36" | Undyed |
| PXX52N | 2-0 | V-5 | 30" | Dyed |
| X411 | 2-0 | CT-2 | 30" | Dyed |
| X513H | 2-0 | SH ×2 | 36" | Undyed |
| X523 | 2-0 | SH ×2 | 36" | Dyed |
| X833 | 2-0 | SH | 30" | Dyed |
| X832H | 3-0 | SH | 30" | Dyed |
Sources
- Ethicon Suture Chart (J&J MedTech)
- Ethicon Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Sutures chart, US
- Ethicon Wound Closure Manual
Always check the package insert for the product you're using.