ETHICON 497G: 3-0 20IN STEEL MONO SA CP-1 (Box of 12)  

ETHICON 497G refers to a box containing 12 individually packaged, non-absorbable surgical sutures. Each suture is size 3-0, 20 inches in length, and made of silver stainless steel in a monofilament construction. It is attached to a CP-1 reverse cutting needle that is 36mm in length and silver in color. These sutures are unidirectional and do not include a pledget. They are intended for wound closure and require users to be familiar with surgical procedures involving non-absorbable stainless steel sutures.