ETHILON 4-0 NW 3319

Non-Absorbable Construction for Planned, Controlled Wound Support: Ethilon 4-0 does not dissolve or degrade over the course of normal wound healing, providing continuous, predictable mechanical support to the wound margins throughout the critical healing phase and beyond. This makes it the preferred choice of surgeons in procedures where the clinician wishes to retain direct control over the duration of tissue support and remove the suture at a chosen time point based on clinical assessment of wound healing.

Monofilament Structure for Minimal Infection Risk and Smooth Tissue Passage: The single-strand construction of Ethilon eliminates the capillary wicking action and bacterial harbouring potential of braided or twisted multifilament sutures, significantly reducing the risk of suture-associated wound infection -- a critical advantage in skin, soft tissue, and ophthalmic closures. The smooth external surface also allows the suture to pass through tissue layers with minimal drag and reduced risk of tearing or cheese-wiring through delicate wound margins.

High Tensile Strength for Reliable, Long-Duration Wound Closure: Ethilon's polyamide composition delivers high tensile strength relative to its fine 4-0 diameter, providing robust wound edge apposition even under modest physiological tension from tissue swelling, movement, and oedema in the early post-operative period. This strength-to-diameter ratio allows surgeons to achieve secure closure without resorting to a heavier gauge, thereby minimising suture tract scarring and tissue trauma.

Minimal Tissue Reactivity for Optimal Healing Outcomes: As a chemically inert synthetic polymer, Nylon provokes only a minimal foreign body response when in contact with living tissue, reducing the risk of peri-suture inflammation, granuloma formation, and delayed wound healing. This biocompatibility profile makes Ethilon 4-0 particularly well-suited to fine, cosmetically sensitive areas such as the face and delicate surgical sites in veterinary ophthalmic or dermatological procedures.

Precision Cutting Needle for Controlled, Atraumatic Penetration: The reverse cutting needle supplied with Ethilon NW 3319 / NW 3318 features a cutting edge on the outer curve of the 3/8 circle arc, designed to penetrate tough skin and fibrous tissue with minimal resistance while preventing the needle from cutting out through the wound edge under tension. The sharp, precision-honed tip ensures controlled, smooth entry and exit through tissue with each pass, reducing the mechanical trauma that blunt or imprecise needles inflict on fragile wound margins.

Sterile Single-Use Packaging for Guaranteed Asepsis: Each Ethilon 4-0 suture is individually packaged and sterilised under validated industrial conditions prior to distribution, guaranteeing complete freedom from microbial contamination at the point of use. Single-use packaging eliminates the risk of cross-contamination between patients and procedures that is inherent in any attempt to resterilise used surgical devices.

How to Use:

Ethilon 4-0 Nylon Suture must be used exclusively by trained and qualified veterinary or medical professionals in an appropriate clinical or surgical setting. Before use, confirm the integrity of the sterile packaging do not use any suture from a damaged, wet, opened, or expired pack. Open the sterile peel pouch aseptically and transfer the suture and needle to the sterile surgical field. Handle the needle only with needle holders do not grasp the needle with fingers. Place sutures using standard interrupted, continuous, or mattress suturing techniques as appropriate to the tissue type and clinical requirement, ensuring suture bites are of consistent depth and width on both sides of the wound margin. Tie knots with a minimum of three throws to ensure adequate knot security, as monofilament nylon has a degree of memory that requires attention to knot construction. Do not crush, bend, or kink the needle, as this compromises the structural integrity of the needle and risks intra-operative needle fracture. Once the surgical procedure is complete, discard all unused suture lengths and the needle in an appropriate sharps disposal container. Do not resterilise or reuse any component of this product. Suture removal timing should be guided by clinical assessment of wound healing, typically 7 to 14 days for skin closures depending on location, species, and wound tension.

Storage Advice:

Store unopened Ethilon 4-0 Nylon Suture in a cool, dry place below 25 degrees Celsius, away from direct sunlight, moisture, and sources of heat. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Keep sutures in their original sealed packaging until the point of use to preserve sterility. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the individual foil pouch or outer carton. Once opened, the suture is for single use only discard any unused length and needle in a sharps disposal container. Do not attempt to resterilise.

About the Brand:

Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson MedTech, traces its surgical suture heritage to 1887 over 135 years of continuous innovation in wound closure technology formalised as Ethicon Suture Laboratories in 1949 and incorporated as Ethicon Inc. in 1953 following Johnson and Johnson's acquisition of the suture manufacturing operations of G.F. Merson Limited, Edinburgh. Today operating in 52 countries with an approximately 80 percent share of the US suture market, Ethicon is the global gold standard in surgical wound closure, with a product portfolio spanning sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars, haemostats, and advanced robotic and digital surgical solutions. Ethicon's suture division is anchored by a legacy of pioneering firsts -- including the world's first commercially irradiation-sterilised sutures in 1956 and the development of micro-point reverse cutting ophthalmic needles all underpinned by rigorous quality standards that meet global regulatory requirements across all markets in which it operates. Ethicon's unwavering commitment to advancing surgical care so that patients and animals live longer, more fulfilling lives through clinically differentiated, science-driven solutions aligns with Animeal's commitment to making only the most trusted, professional-grade surgical and veterinary consumables available to India's clinical community. Discover Ethicon today.

Disclaimer:

Please note that while Ethilon 4-0 Nylon Suture is composed of biocompatible synthetic nylon monofilament and is appropriate for use in soft tissue approximation, ligation, and wound closure procedures, it is a sterile single-use surgical device and must be used exclusively by trained veterinary or medical professionals in a clinical or surgical setting. This product is not intended for use by untrained individuals, and improper use carries significant risks including wound dehiscence, infection, tissue injury, and retained foreign body. Ethilon is a non-absorbable suture and must be removed following wound healing unless the surgical plan specifically requires permanent suture placement. Discard all unused suture and needle components in an approved sharps disposal container following use. Do not resterilise. For animals with known hypersensitivity to nylon or polyamide materials, consult your veterinarian before use. Animeal supports your pet's health and happiness journey but does not replace the advice of a qualified veterinary professional.