Ethicon K801H 6-0 Perma Hand Silk Black Braided Box of 36

Ethicon PERMA-HAND™ Silk | Size 6-0 | 18" Length | Double-Armed BV-1 | K801H

The Ethicon K801H is a high-precision, non-absorbable suture composed of organic silk fibroin. This "Perma-Hand" silk is uniquely processed to be non-capillary, meaning the braided fibers are treated to prevent the "wicking" of fluids and bacteria along the strand. As a 6-0 gauge, it provides the ultra-fine diameter required for delicate microsurgical procedures where minimal tissue displacement and high tactile feedback are mandatory.

This specific configuration is Double-Armed, featuring two BV-1 (Blood Vessel) needles on a single 18-inch strand. The BV-1 is an exceptionally fine, 1/2 circle taper point needle designed specifically for microvascular anastomosis and delicate soft-tissue approximation where a "parachute" technique or bilateral anchoring is required.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Model / REF: K801H

• Brand: PERMA-HAND™

• Material: Black Braided Silk (Non-Capillary)

• Suture Size: 6-0 (Micro-Fine)

• Strand Length: 18 Inches (45 cm)

• Color: Black (High Contrast)

• Needle Name: Dual BV-1 (Blood Vessel)

• Needle Length: 9.3 mm

• Needle Shape: 3/8 Circle

• Point Type: Taper Point (Atraumatic)

• Quantity: Box of 36 Individual Packets

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Microvascular BV-1 Precision: The 9.3 mm BV-1 needles are engineered with an ultra-slim wire diameter to minimize the entry hole in delicate vessel walls, reducing the risk of anastomotic leakage or secondary trauma.

• Double-Armed Efficiency: Having a needle at both ends of the 18-inch strand allows the surgeon to anchor the suture at a central point and progress in both directions simultaneously—a critical technique in vascular and neurological repairs.

• Legendary Knot Security: Silk remains the industry benchmark for "knot-down." The 6-0 PERMA-HAND™ allows for micro-precise knot placement with zero "slip," ensuring the repair stays secure in high-pressure or mobile anatomical regions.

• Non-Capillary Braiding: Unlike raw silk, Ethicon’s specialized treatment seals the interstices of the braid, providing the smooth passage of a monofilament while retaining the superior handling of a braided suture.

• Exceptional Tactile Feedback: The 6-0 gauge transmits subtle changes in tissue resistance directly to the surgeon’s micro-instruments, facilitating the highest levels of operative control.

Applications

• Cardiovascular Surgery: Microvascular anastomosis and ligation of small arterial branches.

• Neurosurgery: Nerve sheath (epineural) repair and dural closure.

• Ophthalmic Surgery: Scleral and conjunctival repairs requiring a micro-fine, non-irritating anchor.

• Plastic & Reconstructive: High-detail facial or pediatric reconstructions where suture visibility and fine handling are paramount.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Factory Sealed & Sterile.

• Integrity: This medical supply is securely packaged within its original manufacturer's sterile barrier. Both the inner foil pouches and the outer box of 36 are intact, ensuring full sterile integrity and lot traceability for clinical use.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical technology, Primis Medical ensures all Ethicon micro-sutures are stored in climate-controlled environments to preserve needle sharpness and strand integrity.

• Expired: This product expired 02/28/26.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in a reinforced outer box to prevent compression of the sterile packets and to protect the delicate 9.3 mm BV-1 needles.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.