J & J Healthcare Systems Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Prolene™ Polypropylene PS-3 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 6 - 0 Monofilament

Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Prolene™ Polypropylene PS-3 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 6 - 0 Monofilament

Prolene nonabsorbable suture with needle is a polypropylene monofilament suture paired with a PS-3 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle. It fits buyers looking for a suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, neurological, and skin closure procedures. This version uses a size 6-0 blue suture with an 18 inch length and a 16 mm stainless steel needle.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Nonabsorbable polypropylene monofilament for long-term tensile strength retention
• PS-3 precision reverse cutting needle supports controlled tissue penetration
• 3/8 circle, 16 mm stainless steel needle suits detailed suturing tasks
• Blue suture color helps with visibility and removal
• Non-adherent to tissue, making it a practical choice for skin closure
• Intended for general soft tissue approximation and ligation

Applications and Usage

• Skin closure where a non-adherent suture may support removal
• Soft tissue ligation in procedural settings
• Fine suturing tasks that call for size 6-0 monofilament
• Procedures where blue suture color can improve visibility

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 16 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• This is a nonabsorbable suture, so removal or long-term placement considerations depend on the procedure.
• The needle is a precision reverse cutting style, which may matter when matching surgeon preference and tissue type.
• Size 6-0 is a finer suture selection and should be chosen to match the intended procedure.

FAQ

• What type of suture material is used? This Prolene suture uses polypropylene monofilament.
• Is this suture absorbable? No. This is a nonabsorbable suture with indefinite tensile strength retention.
• What needle configuration comes with this suture? The suture comes with one PS-3 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle made of stainless steel, with a 16 mm length.
• Where can this suture be used? The product details indicate use for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures, and it is also noted as suitable for skin closure.
• What are the suture size and length? This SKU is size 6-0 and has an 18 inch suture length.

From Prolene by J & J Healthcare Systems.