J & J Healthcare Systems suture with needle Prolene Nonabsorbable Uncoated Blue Suture Monofilament Polypropylene Suture Size 6-0 18 Inch Suture 1-Needle Size 6 - 0 3/8 Circle Precision Point - Reverse Cutting Needle, 12/BX

suture with needle Prolene Nonabsorbable Uncoated Blue Suture Monofilament Polypropylene Suture Size 6-0 18 Inch Suture 1-Needle Size 6 - 0 3/8 Circle Precision Point - Reverse Cutting Needle, 12/BX

Prolene suture with needle is a nonabsorbable blue monofilament polypropylene suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation. Buyers may choose it for general soft tissue work as well as cardiovascular, ophthalmic, neurological, and skin closure procedures where a reverse cutting needle and visible blue suture can support handling and removal. This sterile option pairs an 18 inch suture with one 3/8 circle Precision Point reverse cutting needle in size 6-0.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Skin closure where a non-adherent suture is preferred
• Cardiovascular procedures
• Ophthalmic and neurological procedures

Key Features

• Nonabsorbable monofilament polypropylene suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Reverse cutting needle supports procedures that call for that needle profile
• Bright blue suture color helps with visibility and removal
• Non-adherent to tissue, making it suitable for skin closure
• 18 inch suture length with one 3/8 circle Precision Point needle
• Sterile box packaging for procedural use

Applications and Usage

• Closing skin with a visible blue nonabsorbable monofilament suture
• Soft tissue approximation during general procedures
• Ligation in procedures where nonabsorbable suture is selected
• Use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedure settings

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 18 Inch.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This is a nonabsorbable suture, so it is intended for applications where ongoing tensile strength retention is needed.
• The suture is bright blue, which may be helpful when visibility and later removal matter.
• Needle style matters for procedural preference; this SKU uses a 3/8 circle Precision Point reverse cutting needle.

FAQ

• Is this suture absorbable? No. Prolene is a nonabsorbable suture.
• 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 configuration comes with this suture? This SKU includes one 3/8 circle Precision Point reverse cutting needle.
• What are the suture size and length? The suture size is 6-0 and the suture length is 18 inch.
• Why is the suture blue? The bright blue color helps facilitate suture removal by improving visibility.

From Prolene by J & J Healthcare Systems.