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: P-3 Suture Size: 5-0 Construction: Braided Needle Length: 13 mm Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle Needle Cutting Direction: Uni-Directional Needle Type: Cutting Edge Prime Reverse Color: Black Absorbability: Non-Absorbable Package Quantity: 12/Box