PERMA-HAND™ Silk Suture A nonabsorbable, sterile, surgical suture composed of anorganic protein. The sutures are processed to remove the natural waxes and gums, dyed black and coated with a special wax mixture. SPECIFICATIONS Brand: Johnson & Johnson Product Type: Suture Gut Type: Silk Suture Length: 18 inches Needle Code: X-1 Suture Size: 3-0 Construction: Braided Needle Length: 22 mm Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle Needle Cutting Direction: Uni-Directional Needle Type: Cutting Edge Reverse Color: Black Absorbability: Non-Absorbable Package Quantity: 12/Box