Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Suture

Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene sutures are sterile, non-absorbable monofilament surgical sutures used for soft-tissue approximation and ligation where a permanent suture material is appropriate. PROLENE sutures are made from polypropylene and are supplied as blue monofilament strands for visibility during placement and removal.

• Non-absorbable monofilament polypropylene suture
• Blue suture material supports visibility in the surgical field
• Designed for soft-tissue approximation and ligation where non-absorbable support is required
• Monofilament construction may help reduce tissue drag compared with braided sutures
• Available with FS, FS-1, PS-2, and PS-3 reverse cutting needle profiles
• Sterile, single-use surgical suture packaging

Available variants:

• 2-0 / FS needle / 18 in - manufacturer reference 8685H
• 3-0 / FS-1 needle / 18 in - manufacturer reference 8684G
• 4-0 / PS-2 needle / 18 in - manufacturer reference 8682G
• 5-0 / PS-3 needle / 18 in - manufacturer reference 8681G