Additional Information

Product Name	Ethibond Excel Suture, SH, Size 2/0, Green, 30"
Application	Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle
Coating	Coated
Needle 1 Code	SH
Needle Length	26 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	General soft tissue approximation; ideal for cardiovascular, orthopedic, and general surgical procedures

Description

Ethibond Excel Suture is a nonabsorbable, braided surgical suture composed of polyethylene terephthalate, designed for superior strength and reliability in soft tissue approximation. It is coated with a polybutilate compound that enhances handling characteristics while minimizing tissue drag. 

The green suture is easily visible in the operative field, allowing precise placement and facilitating post-operative identification. With a suture size of 2-0 and a length of 30 inches, it provides balanced tensile strength and flexibility, suitable for medium-tension wound closures. 

This particular configuration includes a taper point SH needle, enabling smooth and controlled passage through delicate soft tissues without cutting. The 1/2 circle needle curvature allows access to confined surgical sites while minimizing trauma to surrounding structures. 

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.