Ethicon Plain Gut 3-0 Suture | 665H | 60mm KS Reverse Cutting | 27" Undyed | BX/36

The Ethicon 665H is a high-quality, absorbable surgical suture derived from the sub-mucosal fibrous layer of bovine intestine. Composed of nearly pure collagen, Plain Gut is the clinical standard for tissues that heal rapidly and require only short-term approximation. This Size 3-0 suture is undyed, providing a natural appearance that is ideal for sub-cuticular closures where internal dyes might otherwise show through thin skin.

This specific configuration features the KS (Keith Straight) needle, a formidable 60mm reverse cutting instrument. This needle is specifically designed for skin closure and abdominal wall procedures where a straight "hand-sewn" technique is preferred over a needle driver, offering exceptional leverage and control.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Brand: Plain Gut

• Model / REF: 665H

• Suture Size: 3-0 (2.0 metric)

• Length: 27 Inches (70 cm)

• Material: Purified Collagen (Bovine)

• Color: Undyed (Natural tan/white)

• Absorption Profile: Proteolytic (Absorbed by the body’s enzymes)

• Tensile Strength: Approximately 7–10 days

• Needle: 60mm KS (Keith Straight)

• Needle Point: Reverse Cutting (Triangular cutting edge on the outer curve)

• Quantity: Full Box of 36 Sterile Units

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Natural Wound Healing: Being a biological material, Plain Gut is recognized by the body and absorbed through enzymatic digestion. This promotes a natural healing response in highly vascularized tissues such as the skin, mucosa, and subcutaneous layers.

• KS Keith Straight Needle: The 60mm KS needle is a specialty "straight" needle intended for hand-manipulation. Its reverse cutting edge allows it to pass through tough dermis with minimal force, making it an excellent choice for rapid skin closure in emergency or obstetric settings.

• Excellent Knot Security: Plain Gut has a unique "grip" when tied; as the suture hydrates in the wound, the knot slightly swells, further locking it in place to ensure a secure and reliable ligated site.

• Short-Term Support: With a strength duration of roughly 10 days and total absorption within 70 days, the 665H is perfect for tissues that do not require long-term artificial support, reducing the risk of chronic foreign-body reaction.

• Smooth Tissue Passage: Ethicon’s precision polishing ensures the collagen strand glides effortlessly through delicate tissue, minimizing the "chatter" or drag often found in generic gut sutures.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: New – Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: This item is securely contained within its original, undamaged manufacturer's packaging. Both the inner sterile foil packets and the outer box are intact, ensuring absolute sterility and clinical performance.

• Packaging Note: Plain Gut sutures are packaged in a "tubing fluid" (primarily isopropyl alcohol) to keep the collagen strands supple and prevent brittleness.

• Expertise: With over 25 years of experience in surgical supplies, Primis Medical verifies that all Ethicon stock is rigorously inspected for expiration viability and seal integrity.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in reinforced packaging to prevent the 60mm KS needles from shifting or puncturing the internal sterile barriers during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.