Ethicon X833H PERMA-HAND® Silk Suture | Size 3-0 | Non-Absorbable Braided | 18 in (45 cm) | RB-1 Taper Point Needle (1/2 Circle, 17 mm) | Black Braided | Box of 36 | Sterile | New

Expiration: 2029-01-31

The Ethicon X833H PERMA-HAND® Silk Suture is an organic, non-absorbable surgical suture crafted from raw, natural silk fibers derived from the silkworm species Bombyx mori. Processed to remove natural gums and coated with a specialized wax blend, this size 3-0 black braided suture delivers uncompromised softness, smooth intraoperative handling, and exceptional knot security without fraying or binding. Fitted with a fine RB-1 taper point needle (17 mm, 1/2 circle), it is engineered for precise soft tissue approximation, gastrointestinal procedures, cardiovascular ligations, ophthalmic surgery, surgical skill development, and clinical evaluation.

Product Details

• Brand / Manufacturer: Ethicon / Johnson & Johnson
• Catalog / Part Number: X833H
• Product Line: PERMA-HAND® Surgical Silk Suture Series
• Product Type: Non-Absorbable Braided Organic Suture
• Suture Material: Natural Silk (Fibroin Protein)
• Suture Coating: Wax / Special Processing Mixture
• Suture Size: Size 3-0 (2.0 Metric)
• Suture Length: 18 inches (45 cm)
• Suture Color: Black Braided (logwood extract dyed for optimal surgical field contrast)
• Needle Type: RB-1 (Round Body) Taper Point
• Needle Length: 17 mm
• Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
• Absorption Profile: Non-Absorbable (Gradual encapsulation by fibrous connective tissue in vivo; tensile strength is maintained while material slowly degrades over extended time)
• Sterility / Packaging: Sterile, Single-Use, Individually Sealed Packets
• Quantity Included: 36 Packets per Box
• Unit of Measure: 1 Box of 36 (36/BX)
• Application: General soft tissue approximation, gastrointestinal surgery, vascular ligation, ophthalmic procedures, surgical training, and clinical simulation
• Condition: Brand New — Unused, factory sealed in original medical packaging.

Key Features

• Degummed natural silk strand ensures superior knot pliability, tactile feedback, and secure knot retention
• RB-1 delicate taper point needle creates small, leak-resistant insertion holes ideal for delicate mucosal and vascular tissues
• Proprietary wax coating reduces tissue drag and prevents capillary action while streamlining knot rundown
• Deep black color provides high visual contrast against blood and surrounding soft tissues
• Braided filament structure affords comfortable hand-feel and controlled placement during intricate procedures