Additional Information

Product Name	Ethibond Excel Suture, RB-1, Size 2/0, Green, 30"
Application	Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle
Coating	Coated
Needle 1 Code	RB-1
Needle Length	17 mm
Needle Material	Stainless Steel Needle
Needle Shape	1/2 Circle
Needle Type	Taper Point Needle
Number of Needles	1-Needle
Number of Strands	36-Strand
Suture Type	Braided
Suture Size	Size 2-0
Suture Color	Green
Suture Length	30 Inch Suture
Suture Material	Polyester
Uses	Soft tissue approximation in ophthalmic, microsurgical, and fine plastic procedures

Description

Ethibond Excel Suture is a nonabsorbable, braided surgical suture made from polyethylene terephthalate. It is designed to offer high tensile strength and consistent performance in soft tissue approximation. The braided structure enhances flexibility and control during suturing, supporting precise tissue handling and knot security across a variety of surgical procedures.

The suture is coated with a polybutilate compound, a nonabsorbable, biologically inert substance that reduces tissue drag and improves overall handling characteristics. This coating functions as a lubricant, facilitating smoother passage through tissue compared to uncoated braided fibers, while maintaining strong knot integrity. 

With a length of 30 inches and a fine Size 2-0 diameter, this suture is particularly suited for delicate tissue repair. It features an RB-1 needle, which is a taper point type with a 1/2 circle curvature. This needle design allows smooth and controlled penetration through soft tissue layers without cutting, making it ideal for use in ophthalmic, microvascular, or fine plastic surgery applications.

A nonabsorbable, braided, sterile, surgical suture composed of Poly (ethylene, terephthalate). It is prepared from fibers of high molecular weight, long-chain, linear polyesters having recurrent aromatic rings as an integral component. It is uniformly coated with polybutilate or poly {oxy-1, 4 butanediyloxy (1, 6-dioxo-1, 6 hexanediyl)}. The highly adherent coating is a relatively nonreactive nonabsorbable compound which acts as a lubricant to mechanically improve the physical p roperties of the uncoated suture by improving handling qualities as contrasted to the braided, uncoated fiber. The suture is braided for optimal handling properties, and dyed green for enhanced visibility in the surgical field.