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Welcome back to Ellie Scrubs In! In today’s video, we break down exactly how to read and understand a suture packet. From USP sizing and European metric equivalents, to needle codes, materials like Vicryl (polyglactin), and the symbols for sterilization and single use — you’ll learn how to decode every part of the label.

Perfect for medical students, new interns, and surgical residents who want to feel more confident in the OR.

📌 What you’ll learn in this video:

How the USP suture sizing system works and why more zeros mean smaller sizes

What the European metric system tells you in millimeters

Common needle codes like SH, CT-1, and P-3

Needle length, curvature, and point types (cutting vs taper)

Suture strand length and catalog codes

Suture materials: Vicryl (polyglactin), Monocryl (poliglecaprone), PDS (polydioxanone), and Prolene (polypropylene)

Sterilization method and the single-use only symbol

This video will give you the knowledge to confidently pick the right suture and understand what you’re using in surgery.

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