Ethicon 1669H 3-0 ETHILON Black 1X18" PS-2 19mm BX/36

Ethicon ETHILON® Nylon 3-0 Suture | 1669H | 19mm PS-2 MultiPass® | 18" Black | BX/36

The Ethicon 1669H represents the high-performance tier of cutaneous closure, pairing the versatile tensile strength of Size 3-0 Monofilament Nylon with the ultra-refined PS-2 (Precision Cosmetic) needle. While the 3-0 gauge provides the mechanical integrity needed for medium-tension sites—such as the extremities, scalp, and torso—the specialized MultiPass® construction ensures that cosmetic outcomes are not compromised by needle dulling during multi-layer or long-span repairs.

Forged from proprietary ETHALLOY®, the PS-2 needle is engineered to be significantly stronger and sharper than standard surgical steel, maintaining its "factory-honed" edge through multiple passes in dense or fibrous dermal tissue.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Brand: ETHILON®

• Model / REF: 1669H

• Suture Size: 3-0 (2.0 metric) — Standard High-Strength Gauge

• Length: 18 Inches (45 cm)

• Material: Monofilament Polyamide 6 (Nylon)

• Color: Black (High-contrast for easy identification and removal)

• Needle: 19mm, 3/8 Circle PS-2 (Precision Cosmetic)

• Needle Point: PRIME Reverse Cutting (Precision-honed edges)

• Needle Specialty: MultiPass® Technology / ETHALLOY® Construction

• Quantity: Full Box of 36 Sterile Units

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• MultiPass® Performance: Conventional needles often lose their "bite" after 4–5 passes. MultiPass® technology utilizes a unique coating and honing process that allows the needle to retain extreme sharpness throughout the entire closure, resulting in lower "force-to-penetrate" and reduced tissue distortion.

• ETHALLOY® Needle Alloy: This advanced stainless steel alloy provides up to 40% more resistance to bending than standard needles. This allows for a slimmer needle profile that penetrates easily while resisting the structural deformation common in high-tension orthopedic or reconstructive sites.

• PRIME Reverse Cutting Edge: The PRIME geometry features a more refined, triangular cutting edge on the outer curve. This creates a clean, vertical track through the tissue, preventing "zipper" tearing and promoting a perfectly everted, aesthetic wound edge.

• Infection-Resistant Monofilament: The single-strand Nylon 6 construction lacks the interstices of braided materials, effectively eliminating "wicking" (capillarity). This prevents bacterial colonization of the suture track, a critical factor in preventing localized infection and hypertrophic scarring.

• Size 3-0 Versatility: This is the "universal" gauge for adult skin closure. It provides the necessary tensile lift to approximate deep dermal layers while remaining fine enough to minimize the risk of "track-mark" scarring when removed 7–10 days post-operatively.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: New – Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: This item is securely contained within its original, undamaged manufacturer's packaging. Both the 36 individual sterile foil packets and the outer "H-box" are intact, ensuring absolute sterility and clinical performance.

• Expertise: With over 25 years of experience in surgical and wound closure supplies, Primis Medical verifies that all Ethicon stock is rigorously inspected for expiration viability and seal integrity.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in reinforced packaging to protect the precision-honed PS-2 needles and maintain the integrity of the 36-count sterile seals.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.