Nylon

A Reliable Monofilament Suture Featuring Excellent Tensile Strength

We offer a large selection of strong, reliable nylon products available with a variety of cutting and taper point needles.

Nylon Specifications

Material: Polyamide 6,6 Nylon
Size: USP 5 through 10-0
Color: Black, Green and Clear
Construction: Monofilament
Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EtO)
Packaging: Non-Sterile Spools and Sterile Packages

Note: Specifications listed below are United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements. Teleflex Medical's sutures meet or exceed USP minimums.

Suture Size USP. Diameter
(Mils.)
USP Knot Pull
(LB)
USP METRIC MIN MAX MIN
10-0 0.2 0.8 1.1 0.042
9-0 0.3 1.2 1.5 0.095
8-0 0.4 1.6 1.9 0.13
7-0 0.5 2.0 2.7 0.24
6-0 0.7 2.8 3.9 0.44
5-0 1 3.9 5.9 0.51
4-0 1.5 5.9 7.8 1.01
3-0 2 7.9 9.8 1.46
2-0 3 11.8 13.3 2.25
0 3.5 13.8 15.7 3.20
1 4 15.7 19.6 3.99
2 5 19.7 23.6 7.76
3 and 4 6 23.6 27.5 10.76
5 7 27.6 31.5 13.58