Note: Training should be obtained prior to using Emergency Survival Sutures. Sutures should
then only be
used in an emergency situation. More damage may be caused if used improperly.
Be sure to check out our Survival Suture Kit for a complete emergency suture solution.
More about our Emergency Survival Sutures
MPSS4-0 Survival Suture - This suture includes a 3/8 cutting needle and 18", 45 cm, of Nylon (Monofilament), non absorbable thread. The needle is 19mm long. The suture is a size 4-0 as defined by the United States Pharmacopoeia (U.S.P) with a corresponding needle width. This roughly translates into a metric diameter of 0.15 or 32-34 American Wire gauge. 4-0 is commonly used for medium to light stress areas requiring minimal strength, such as in the extremities This is the most common size for superficial wound closure. This survival suture is not reusable and is sold sealed and sterile.
MPSS3-0 Survival Suture - This suture includes a 3/8 cutting needle and 18", 45 cm, of Nylon (Monofilament), non absorbable thread. The needle is 24mm long. The suture is a size 3-0 as defined by the United States Pharmacopoeia (U.S.P) with a corresponding needle width. This roughly translates into a metric diameter of 0.20 or 29-32 American Wire gauge. 3-0 is commonly used for medium stress areas requiring moderate strength sutures. This survival suture is not reusable and is sold sealed and sterile.
MPSS2-0 Survival Suture - This suture includes a 3/8 cutting needle and 18", 45 cm, of Nylon (Monofilament), non absorbable thread. The needle is 26mm long. The suture is a size 2-0 as defined by the United States Pharmacopoeia (U.S.P) with a corresponding needle width. This roughly translates into a metric diameter of 0.30 or 28 American Wire gauge. 2-0 is commonly used for high stress areas requiring strong sutures. This survival suture is not reusable and is sold sealed and sterile.
Survival Suture Definitions
Cutting - The needle body is triangular and has a sharpened cutting edge on the inside.
Absorbable - The suture material will not be absorbed by the body in time.
3/8 - The needle body forms 3/8 of a circle.
Sterile - The needle and suture are free from live bacteria or other microorganisms.
We at Best Glide ASE are not medically trained in the use of sutures. The purchaser is responsible for the correct application of these items. It is highly recommended that proper training be obtained prior to the use of the above survival sutures, and any survival equipment for that matter. Minor deviations from the above specifications occasionally occur due to product availability.
