J & J Healthcare Systems Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Prolene™ Polypropylene C-1 3/8 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 5 - 0 Monofilament

Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Prolene™ Polypropylene C-1 3/8 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 5 - 0 Monofilament

Prolene nonabsorbable suture with needle is a polypropylene monofilament suture with a C-1 3/8 circle taper point needle. Buyers may choose it for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, neurological, and skin closure procedures. This version uses a double-armed 12 mm stainless steel needle, size 5 - 0 suture, and a 36 inch blue strand for visibility during removal.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Cardiovascular procedures
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Neurological procedures

Key Features

• Polypropylene monofilament construction supports nonabsorbable wound closure and ligation needs
• C-1 3/8 circle taper point needle helps with soft tissue approximation
• Double-armed design supports procedures that call for two needles
• Blue suture color improves visibility during placement and removal
• Non-adherent to tissue, making it well suited for skin closure
• 36 inch size 5 - 0 suture offers a specific format for procedure matching

Applications and Usage

• Skin closure where a non-adherent suture may help with removal
• Soft tissue approximation in procedures using a taper point needle
• Ligation tasks requiring a nonabsorbable monofilament suture

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 12 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• This is a nonabsorbable suture, so it remains in place unless removed according to the clinical plan
• The suture uses a taper point needle rather than a cutting needle, which may affect procedure selection
• The double-armed format should match the technique and handling preferences for the procedure

FAQ

• Is this suture absorbable? No. Prolene suture is nonabsorbable and has indefinite tensile strength retention.
• What procedures is this suture used for? This suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation and is used in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures.
• What needle style comes with this suture? This product uses a C-1 3/8 circle taper point needle made of stainless steel.
• Is this a monofilament or braided suture? This is a monofilament polypropylene suture.
• What size and length is the suture? The suture is size 5 - 0 and 36 inch long, paired with 12 mm needles in a double-armed configuration.

From Prolene by J & J Healthcare Systems.