J & J Healthcare Systems Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Prolene™ Polypropylene P-1 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 7 - 0 Monofilament

Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Prolene™ Polypropylene P-1 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 7 - 0 Monofilament

Prolene suture with needle is a nonabsorbable monofilament polypropylene suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. Buyers may choose it for cardiovascular, ophthalmic, neurological, and skin closure procedures where a reverse cutting needle and non-adherent suture are important to workflow. This version pairs a size 7-0 blue suture with one P-1 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle measuring 11 mm.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Skin closure workflows
• Cardiovascular procedures
• Ophthalmic and neurological procedures

Key Features

• Nonabsorbable monofilament polypropylene suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation
• P-1 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle supports controlled needle placement
• Blue suture color helps improve visibility and removal
• Non-adherent to tissue, making it well suited for skin closure
• Indicated for cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedure use
• 18 inch suture length with one needle per unit

Applications and Usage

• Closing skin where a non-adherent suture can help with removal
• Soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring a nonabsorbable monofilament suture
• Ligation tasks using a size 7-0 suture with a precision reverse cutting needle
• Procedure trays that call for a P-1 3/8 circle needle and 18 inch suture length

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 11 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• This is a nonabsorbable suture, so it is intended for applications where indefinite tensile strength retention is appropriate.
• The precision reverse cutting needle shape and 11 mm needle length should match the procedural preference of the clinician.
• The suture is uncoated, which may matter for teams standardizing by handling preference.

FAQ

• What type of suture material is used in this product? This Prolene suture uses polypropylene in a monofilament, nonabsorbable format.
• What needle style comes with this suture? This suture includes one P-1 precision reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape, with an 11 mm needle length.
• Where is this suture commonly used? The product details indicate use in general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures.
• Is this suture suitable for skin closure? Yes. The product details note that the suture is non-adherent to tissue and is well suited for skin closure.
• What are the suture size and length? This version is size 7-0 and has an 18 inch suture length.

From Prolene by J & J Healthcare Systems.