Perma-Hand silk suture 5/0 with 3/8 circle needle (45 cm)

Ethicon Perma-Hand silk suture 5/0 is a sterile, natural, non-absorbable, braided black silk suture supplied with a 13 mm 3/8 circle premium reverse cutting needle. The 45 cm strand and 5-0 gauge provide a precise setup for veterinary suturing. This veterinary suture supports clinic inventories handling small animal and livestock cases. Suitable for use in veterinary settings serving dogs, cats, equine, and cattle within broader livestock health products and wound care supply lists. Each box contains 12 units.

Perma-Hand silk suture 5/0 with 3/8 circle needle (45 cm)

By: Ethicon

Perma-Hand silk suture 5/0 with 3/8 circle needle (45 cm)

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Ethicon Perma-Hand silk suture 5/0 is a sterile, natural, non-absorbable, braided black silk suture supplied with a 13 mm 3/8 circle premium reverse cutting needle. The 45 cm strand and 5-0 gauge provide a precise setup for veterinary suturing. This veterinary suture supports clinic inventories handling small animal and livestock cases. Suitable for use in veterinary settings serving dogs, cats, equine, and cattle within broader livestock health products and wound care supply lists. Each box contains 12 units.

About This Item

  • Natural non-absorbable braided silk suture (5-0, black) with a 13 mm 3/8 circle premium reverse cutting needle; 45 cm strand length.
12 units per box

What type of suture is Perma-Hand 5-0?

It is a natural, non-absorbable, sterile, braided black silk suture with an attached reverse cutting needle.

What are the needle specifications?

The suture includes a 13 mm 3/8 circle premium reverse cutting needle.

What is the suture length and size?

It is a 5-0 gauge silk suture with a 45 cm strand length.

How many sutures come in a box?

The unit format is 12 units per box.

Is this suture absorbable?

No. It is non-absorbable.

Is this suitable for small animals and livestock?

It is a veterinary suture that can be selected at the clinician’s discretion for dogs, cats, equine, and cattle in veterinary settings.

What is the color of the suture?

Black.

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