Ethicon X558H 3-0 ETHIBOND EXCEL Green 1X36" RB-1 17mm Taper Point BX/36

Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL® 3-0 Suture | X558H | Double-Armed RB-1 Taper | 36" Green | BX/36

The Ethicon X558H is a high-precision, non-absorbable surgical suture engineered for permanent soft-tissue approximation where high tensile strength and minimal tissue trauma are required. Composed of braided polyester and coated with Polybutylate, this Size 3-0 suture provides a "silky" passage through delicate structures while maintaining the legendary knot security of a multi-strand braid.

This specific configuration is a Double-Armed specialty pack, featuring a 17mm RB-1 (Renal Bypass) needle on both ends of a 36-inch (90 cm) strand. Constructed from proprietary ETHALLOY® needle alloy, these needles offer significantly higher ductility and strength than standard stainless steel, making them the premier choice for cardiovascular valve repair, vascular anastomoses, and delicate gastrointestinal procedures.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Brand: ETHIBOND EXCEL®

• Model / REF: X558H

• Suture Size: 3-0 (2.0 metric)

• Length: 36 Inches (90 cm)

• Material: Coated Braided Polyester (Polybutylate Coating)

• Color: Green (High-contrast visibility)

• Needles: Double-Armed (Two needles per strand)

• Needle Type: 17mm, 1/2 Circle RB-1 (Renal Bypass)

• Needle Point: Taper Point

• Needle Material: ETHALLOY® (Advanced high-strength alloy)

• Quantity: Full Box of 36 Sterile Units

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• ETHALLOY® RB-1 Precision: The 17mm RB-1 needle is designed for narrow operative fields. The ETHALLOY® construction ensures the needle can withstand repeated passes through tough cardiovascular or urological tissue without bending or losing its taper-point sharpness.

• Atraumatic Taper Geometry: The taper point "parts" tissue fibers rather than cutting them, ensuring a "leak-proof" seal around the 3-0 filament—essential for heart valve "parachuting" or bladder neck reconstruction.

• Double-Armed Efficiency: Having a needle at both ends allows for specialized "u-stitch" or continuous suturing techniques, enabling the surgeon to anchor a graft or valve from a central point and work outward in two directions.

• Polybutylate Lubricity: This proprietary coating fills the interstices of the polyester braid, effectively turning it into a "monofilament" in terms of tissue drag, which drastically reduces the risk of tissue "sawing" or inflammation.

• Permanent Structural Integrity: ETHIBOND EXCEL® is chemically inert and resistant to enzymatic degradation, providing indefinite support for internal prosthetic implants or high-tension soft tissue layers.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: New – Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: This item is securely contained within its original, undamaged manufacturer's packaging. Both the inner sterile pouches and the outer box are intact, ensuring absolute sterility and performance.

• Storage: Maintained in a climate-controlled, medical-grade environment to preserve the integrity of the ETHALLOY® needles and the specialized coating.

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

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in specialized packaging to prevent crushing of the 36-count box and to protect the precision-aligned double-armed needles.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.