J & J Healthcare Systems Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Prolene™ Polypropylene FS-1 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Monofilament

Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Prolene™ Polypropylene FS-1 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Monofilament

Prolene nonabsorbable suture with needle is a polypropylene monofilament suture paired with an FS-1 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle. Buyers may choose it for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, neurological, and skin closure procedures. This version uses size 4-0 blue suture material with an 18 inch strand and a 24 mm stainless steel needle.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Skin closure where low tissue adherence is preferred
• Cardiovascular procedures
• Ophthalmic and neurological procedures

Key Features

• Nonabsorbable polypropylene monofilament for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• FS-1 reverse cutting needle supports controlled passage through tissue
• 3/8 circle, 24 mm stainless steel needle helps identify the needle format for procedural preference
• Blue suture color improves visibility and can make removal easier
• Non-adherent to tissue, making it well suited for skin closure
• Tensile strength retention is indefinite

Applications and Usage

• Skin closure with a nonabsorbable monofilament suture
• General ligation tasks requiring a reverse cutting needle
• Soft tissue approximation in cardiovascular procedures
• Soft tissue approximation in ophthalmic procedures
• Soft tissue approximation in neurological procedures

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 24 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• This is a nonabsorbable suture, so it remains in place unless removed.
• The reverse cutting needle format may matter if your procedure calls for a specific needle profile.
• Blue suture color can be helpful when visibility during placement or removal is important.

FAQ

• Is this suture absorbable or nonabsorbable? This Prolene suture is nonabsorbable.
• What type of needle comes with this suture? This suture comes with one FS-1 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle that measures 24 mm and is made of stainless steel.
• Where can this suture be used? The suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, with noted use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures.
• What are the suture size and length? This version uses size 4-0 suture material and an 18 inch strand.
• Why might a buyer choose the blue suture color? The bright blue color helps improve visibility and facilitates suture removal.

From Prolene by J & J Healthcare Systems.