A box of Ethicon 6-0 ETHILON® Black Nylon Sutures, with product code 1698G, featuring an 18-inch length and equipped with a silver P-3 reverse cutting needle. The suture pack is labeled for non-absorbable use, indicating its purpose for surgeries where durable, long-lasting suture material is required.
A box of Ethicon 6-0 ETHILON® Black Nylon Sutures, with product code 1698G, featuring an 18-inch length and equipped with a silver P-3 reverse cutting needle. The suture pack is labeled for non-absorbable use, indicating its purpose for surgeries where durable, long-lasting suture material is required.
A box of Ethicon 6-0 ETHILON® Black Nylon Sutures, with product code 1698G, featuring an 18-inch length and equipped with a silver P-3 reverse cutting needle. The suture pack is labeled for non-absorbable use, indicating its purpose for surgeries where durable, long-lasting suture material is required.

6-0 Ethilon Black Suture, 18" P-3 Needle | 1698G

1698G·ETHILON· 5.0 (1 verified reviews)
6-0 USPNon-absorbableMonofilamentNylon (polyamide)P-3
Sale price$176.88
1 dozen per box · CAD · taxes at checkout
10+ in stock · ships today from Canada or USA
Genuine Ethicon · authorized stock · always fresh-dated, never grey-market
Ordered by 87+ clinics · 5 this month

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1 box · 1 dozen$176.88/box
3 boxesSave 5% $168.04/box
6 boxesSave 10% $159.19/box
9+ boxesSave 15% $150.35/box
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✓Ships today from Canada or USA
✓Health Canada & FDA
✓One-click reorder
✓IFU & SDS included
Shipping
In-stock orders ship the same business day from the warehouse nearest you (Canada or USA). Most orders arrive in 2–4 business days. Free shipping on orders over $1,250 ($850 USD).Order before 2 PM PST and it ships the same business day.
Returns & guarantee
30-day satisfaction guarantee. If the handling isn’t right for you, return unopened boxes within 30 days for a full refund — no restocking fee. Want to try before you commit? Ask us for a free sample.
Shelf life
4–5 year shelf life from purchase — always freshly manufactured, never short-dated stock. Sealed sterile, single-use, lot-traceable. Health Canada licensed · FDA cleared.
Features & benefits
Consistent handling and reliable knot security, smooth tissue passage, and predictable performance case after case. IFU & SDS included with every order. Spec’d by a team with 40+ years in the operating room (ex-Johnson & Johnson).
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Our team will spec it for your procedure or your room — a real person, not a ticket queue.
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A 6-0 nylon monofilament for skin and long-term retention — non-absorbable, permanent hold with very low tissue reactivity, dyed black for visibility. Comparable to Ethilon®, on a 18″ P-3 reverse-cutting needle.
40+ yrsin the operating room
★ 4.73,958 product reviews
Ships todayfrom Canada or USA
30-daysatisfaction guarantee

Why it performs

Permanent hold. Minimal reactivity.

Permanentin the body
Very low reactivitytensile strength
Ethilon®spec-matched to

Sterile, single-use, lot-traceable · 4–5 year shelf life, never short-dated.

Specifications

The detail that matters.

Suture TypeNon-Absorbable
Suture MaterialPolyamide 6 (Nylon)
Suture Size6-0 (Very fine gauge for delicate procedures)
Suture Length18 inches (45 cm)
Needle TypeP-3, Cutting Edge Prime Reverse
Needle Length13 mm
Quantity per Box12 sutures
ColorBlack
DirectionalityUnidirectional
Needle ColorSilver

Need exact figures for your install or a spec sheet? Ask our team — we’ll confirm for your room.

Ships from Canada or USASame-day on in-stock items, from the warehouse nearest you
Risk-free returnsEasy returns and real warranty support
Bulk & clinic pricingVolume tiers and standing reorders
Real human supportPeople who have been in the OR
Not sure on size or needle?Our team will spec it for your procedure.
Ask an expert

How ProNorth compares

Same standard. Better price, faster shipping.

Price
$176.88Save ~33%
Name-brand market typically $265–$292
Quality
Genuine name-brand
Sealed, sterile, single-use · IFU & lot traceability
Shipping
Ships today
From Vancouver, BC · name-brand distributors often 1–2 weeks

Name-brand market range is a typical blended estimate across major distributors (e.g. KDental, McKesson, Henry Schein); confirm current pricing with your rep.

Clinical questions

Answered.

Still unsure? A real specialist replies within one business day — ask us anything.

How does this 6-0 Nylon (polyamide) suture perform?
It is a non-absorbable monofilament that holds long term with minimal reactivity and smooth pass-through — a workhorse for skin closure and retention.
Is it comparable to what I use now?
Spec-for-spec it matches Ethilon and Dermalon on material, tensile retention and needle geometry — most clinicians switch without changing a thing about their technique. Want proof first? We’ll send a free sample to test against your current suture.
What needle does it come with?
It’s swaged — no threading — with a P-3 needle, matched to this material and gauge. The monofilament construction keeps drag and memory low through the pass.
Is it sterile, and how long is the shelf life?
Yes — sealed sterile, single-use and lot-traceable, with a 4–5 year shelf life from purchase. We never ship short-dated stock.
How fast does it ship, and is there bulk pricing?
In-stock boxes ship the same business day from Vancouver, BC — most Canadian orders arrive in 2–4 business days, and orders over $1,250 ($850 USD) ship free. Mix sizes and needles across a case and volume tiers apply automatically.

✧ Reviews

What buyers say.

★★★★★

Switched our whole clinic over from a name brand. Identical handling, knots beautifully, and the savings are real at volume.

Corey Pinel Veterinarian · Calgary, AB
Verified
★★★★★

Low memory, easy to throw, and they actually ship when they say they will. Reorder takes ten seconds now.

Dana Whitfield RVT · Kelowna, BC
Verified
★★★★★

Excellent prices and top-notch service. We use them exclusively for our surgical stapling equipment.

Anthony Markin Dentist · Edmonton, AB
Verified

✧ Specs & documents

Everything for your records.

IFU and MSDS ship in every box. Need them ahead of purchase, or for your compliance records?

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Free shipping over $1,250 ($850 USD)

Ships fast from Canada or USA — same-day on in-stock items.

Real human support

People with operating-room experience, Mon–Fri 7am–7pm PT.

Risk-free returns

Easy returns and exchanges, backed by real warranty support.

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