This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code W8170, is designed for delicate tissue approximation where high precision and minimal tissue trauma are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides exceptionally smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile strength.

The USP 8-0 size is suitable for ophthalmic, plastic and microvascular procedures requiring refined wound edge alignment. The 18 inch (45 cm) strand length allows enhanced reach while maintaining precise control during microsurgical closure.

W8170 is supplied double-armed (D/A) with two BV-1 taper point needles, each measuring approximately 6.5 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue and supports symmetrical microsurgical approximation.

Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable fine wound closure.

• Key Features
• • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
• • USP 8-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
• • 18 in (45 cm) strand length
• • Black colour for enhanced contrast
• • Double-armed configuration
• • Two BV-1 taper point needles
• • Approx. 6.5 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
• • Atraumatic tissue penetration
• • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: Ethicon
• Product Code: W8170
• GTIN: 30705031202713
• Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
• Form: Monofilament
• Absorbability: Non-absorbable
• USP Size: 8-0
• Length: 18 in (45 cm)
• Colour: Black
• Needle Type: BV-1 Taper Point (double-armed)
• Needle Length: Approx. 6.5 mm
• Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
• Pledget: No
• Packaging: Box of 12
• Suitable For
• • Ophthalmic microsurgery
• • Plastic and reconstructive procedures
• • Microvascular tissue approximation
• • Symmetrical microsurgical closure