Sutures and Suture Needles
LOOK® sutures and needles are the highest quality available. Proprietary in-house manufacturing processes results in maximum control over the quality of all products. Rigid inspections make certain sutures meet or exceed exacting U.S.P. standards.
Suture Diameter Equivalents
European Parmacopeia | ||||
U.S.P. Size | Natural Catgut |
Non-Absorbable Materials |
Suture Diameter Minimum |
Suture Diameter Maximum |
6-0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.07 mm | 0.099 mm |
5-0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.10 mm | 0.149 mm |
4-0 | 2 | 1.5 | 0.15 mm | 0.199 mm |
3-0 | 3 | 2 | 0.20 mm | 0.249 mm |
2-0 | 3.5 | 3 | 0.30 mm | 0.339 mm |
0 | 4 | 3.5 | 0.35 mm | 0.399 mm |
1 | 5 | 4 | 0.40 mm | 0.499 mm |
2 | 6 | 5 | 0.45 mm | 0.599 mm |