Ethicon ETHILON (polyamide) Suture material

The synthetic suture material Ethicon ETHILON made of polyamide is non-absorbable. The monofilament structure has a smooth surface that is less susceptible to bacterial colonization and causes only a minimal tissue reaction. Polyamide also absorbs small amounts of water and glides smoothly through the fabric. ETHILON is dyed black or blue for good contrast. The universal suture material is used for skin and abdominal closure. It can also be used in cardiovascular, ophthalmologic and neurological procedures. The suture only loses some of its tensile strength after 9 to 12 months. The smooth sutures can be removed with very little pain. The ready-to-use needle and suture combinations are available in various needle sizes and suture strengths.

Product details

• Non-absorbable suture material
• Atraumatic needle-suture combination
• Synthetic thread for minimal tissue reaction
• Monofilament with smooth surface and high tensile strength
• No capillary effect - no promotion of bacterial growth
• Excellent knot-sliding properties
• Smooth fabric pull-through without sawing effect
• Areas of application: Adaptation of soft tissue and/or ligation, general and plastic surgery, skin closure, microsurgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiovascular surgery
• Suture type: Monofilament, non-absorbable
• Color: Black (Ethilon) or blue (Ethilon II)
• Material: Polyamide 6
• Coating: none
• Resorption: non-absorbable, slow loss of tensile strength 
• Box with 36 threads
• Individually sealed
• Sterile
• Available in different variants

Optimized packaging

The Ethicon suture material is placed on a wrapping carrier to ensure easy removal of the needle-suture combination. The shape of the RELAY tray packaging helps to reduce suture memory. The suture material quickly returns to its original shape after removal and does not show any kinks. The One-Step RELAY Zipper design also allows direct access to the needle without a pull tab, saving time in the operating room.

All suture material packaging, from the carton to the RELAY tray, is printed with clear labeling and an optical color code. The standardized marking of each suture material helps to minimize errors and enables simple ordering and efficient stock-keeping. The packaging materials such as plastic wrapping carriers, films and cardboard outer packaging are recyclable. Great importance is attached to environmental compatibility both in the product design and in the manufacture of Ethicon articles.

Package contents

• 1 pack of Ethicon ETHILON (polyamide) suture material containing 36 pieces in the selected variant