Ethicon Mersilene Z489G Suture - Size 3-0, 30", Green Braided Polyester, SH Needle (Box of 12)

Ethicon | PDS II Suture | Monofilament Synthetic Absorbable | Model Z489G | Precision Point PRIME

The Ethicon Z489G is a high-precision, sterile, synthetic absorbable surgical suture manufactured from polydioxanone (PDS II). Formulated as a true monofilament strand, this suture provides an exceptionally smooth surface that minimizes tissue drag and dynamic friction during placement. PDS II is engineered specifically for applications requiring extended wound support, delivering the longest tensile strength retention profile of any synthetic absorbable suture available while breaking down slowly via chemical hydrolysis to minimize localized tissue reaction.

This fine 6-0 gauge configuration is undyed (clear) to prevent dark visible trace lines from tracking under thin, translucent skin layers. It comes pre-swaged to a premium 11 mm P-1 style precision point reverse cutting needle featuring Ethicon's advanced MultiPass PRIME coating technology. This layout makes the Z489G an exceptional selection for micro-layer closures, ophthalmic tracking, pediatric cardiothoracic adaptations, and plastic or reconstructive procedures where fine handling and minimal trauma are required.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson and Johnson Medical Division)

• Product Brand Family: PDS II Monofilament Absorbable Suture Matrix

• Product Catalog Code (MPN): Z489G

• Suture Material Composition: Polydioxanone (Polyester polymer core)

• Strand Structural Construction: Monofilament (Smooth extrusion profile, zero braiding capillary risks)

• Thread Sizing Profile: Size 6-0 Suture (Ultra-fine USP 6-0 Gauge / Metric 0.7)

• Suture Length Dimension: 18 inches (Approximately 45 cm strand)

• Color Pigment Profile: Undyed / Clear / Transparent

• Needle Type Classification: P-1 Precision Point Reverse Cutting PRIME (MultiPass technology)

• Needle Curvature Geometry: 3/8 Circle curvature tracking radius

• Needle Length Profile: 11 mm structural length

• Packaging Matrix Configuration: Standard box containing 12 sterile suture packets (G-box distribution unit)

• Absorption Profile Cycle: Slow, minimal-reactive chemical hydrolysis yielding complete mass absorption between 182 and 238 days

• Tensile Strength Retention Profile: Maintains approximately 80 percent strength at 14 days, 70 percent strength at 28 days, 60 percent strength at 42 days, and 40 percent strength at 56 days post-implantation