Perma-Hand Silk Sutures by Johnson & Johnson

Perma-Hand is Johnson & Johnson's line of braided silk surgical sutures, valued for the handling characteristics that have made silk a benchmark in wound closure for generations. The braided construction gives surgeons the smooth pliability, secure knot tie-down, and predictable feel that make silk a preferred choice for skin closure, ligation, and general soft-tissue approximation where a non-absorbable material is appropriate.

These are non-absorbable sutures, meaning they retain tensile strength over time and are typically used where the closure will be removed after healing or where long-term support is needed. The silk is coated to reduce tissue drag and capillarity, helping the strand pass through tissue cleanly while maintaining the knot security clinicians expect from Perma-Hand.

Our current stock centers on the 736G configuration: a size 3-0 (marked "3") coated black braided silk strand, 18 inches long, armed with a single 13 mm reverse cutting needle on a 3/8 circle. Reverse cutting geometry is designed for tough, resilient tissue such as skin, where its cutting edge resists tissue cut-through during passage. The black color offers clear visibility against tissue for accurate placement and removal.

When ordering, confirm the suture size, needle type, and strand length against your procedure requirements, since these details determine how the material handles and holds. Perma-Hand is a sterile, single-use surgical product intended for use by qualified clinicians.

To round out your procedure and preparation supplies, browse related categories such as Gloves & Hand Protection and Antibacterial Hand Soaps for hand hygiene ahead of any sterile task.