Ethilon
Ethilon is a brand of surgical suture made from nylon (a synthetic polyamide) and manufactured by Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. It refers to nonabsorbable, monofilament sutures designed for tissue approximation and wound closure. The monofilament nylon design provides smooth passage through tissue with low drag, enabling straightforward handling and knot security. Nylon sutures typically provoke minimal tissue reactivity, making Ethilon suitable for skin and soft tissue closures, and for use in other tissues where long-term tensile strength is advantageous.
Ethilon sutures are available in a range of diameters, from very fine to relatively coarse, and are
In clinical practice, Ethilon is valued for its strength, low tissue reactivity, and ease of handling. It
Ethilon sutures are part of standard surgical supplies and are typically cataloged alongside other nonabsorbable sutures