Ethicon X871H 4-0 ETHIBOND EXCEL Green 1X30" RB-1 17mm BX/36

Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL® 4-0 Suture | X871H | Double-Armed RB-1 Taper | 30" Green | BX/36

The Ethicon X871H is a high-precision, non-absorbable surgical suture engineered for permanent soft-tissue approximation where a low profile and high tensile strength are critical. Composed of braided polyester and coated with Polybutylate, this Size 4-0 suture provides a "silky" passage through delicate structures while maintaining the exceptional knot security required in high-pressure environments like the cardiovascular system.

This specific configuration is a Double-Armed specialty pack, featuring a 17mm RB-1 (Renal Bypass) needle on both ends of a 30-inch (75 cm) strand. This design is the clinical standard for "parachute" techniques in valve repairs and vascular anastomoses, allowing the surgeon to anchor tissue from a central point and work outward with two needles.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Brand: ETHIBOND EXCEL®

• Model / REF: X871H

• Suture Size: 4-0 (1.5 metric)

• Length: 30 Inches (75 cm)

• Material: Coated Braided Polyester (Polybutylate Coating)

• Color: Green (Dyed for high visibility against red tissue)

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

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

• Needle Point: Taper Point

• Quantity: Full Box of 36 Sterile Units

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Atraumatic RB-1 Precision: The taper point needle is designed to "pierce and spread" tissue rather than cut it. This ensures a "leak-proof" seal around the 4-0 filament, which is essential for cardiovascular, urological, and neurological procedures.

• Double-Armed Efficiency: Having a needle at both ends of the strand allows for symmetrical suturing and precise graft orientation without the need for additional suture passes.

• Polybutylate Lubricity: The proprietary coating fills the braid's interstices, significantly reducing tissue drag and the "sawing" effect often associated with uncoated braided sutures.

• Permanent Structural Integrity: As a non-absorbable polyester, ETHIBOND EXCEL® does not lose strength over time, providing indefinite support for prosthetic heart valves, annuloplasty rings, or delicate ligamentous grafts.

• Superior Handling: Despite its synthetic nature, the braided construction provides a "soft" feel and exceptional knot security, ensuring knots stay locked even in wet surgical fields.

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 molecular integrity of the polyester fibers and the factory-sharpness of the RB-1 needles.

• 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.