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/DZ

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/DZ

Prolene suture with needle is a nonabsorbable, uncoated blue monofilament polypropylene suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation. Buyers may choose it for skin closure and for procedures in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological settings where a reverse cutting needle and non-adherent suture are preferred. This sterile option pairs a 6-0 size suture with an 18 inch length and a 3/8 circle Precision Point reverse cutting needle.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Nonabsorbable monofilament polypropylene suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Reverse cutting Precision Point needle supports controlled needle passage
• Non-adherent to tissue, making it well suited for skin closure
• Bright blue suture color helps with visibility and removal
• Tensile strength retention is indefinite
• Sterile suture with one 3/8 circle needle attached

Applications and Usage

• Closing skin where a non-adherent suture may be preferred
• General soft tissue approximation during surgical procedures
• Ligation in procedures requiring a nonabsorbable monofilament suture
• Use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures

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 attached needle is a 3/8 circle Precision Point reverse cutting style, which may matter for procedural preference.
• The suture is blue for easier visibility during placement and removal.

FAQ

• Is this an absorbable or nonabsorbable suture? This Prolene suture is nonabsorbable.
• What type of needle is attached? This suture has one 3/8 circle Precision Point reverse cutting needle attached.
• Where can this suture be used? Prolene is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, and the product details also note use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures.
• Is this suture a good choice for skin closure? Yes. The product details state that the suture is non-adherent to tissue and is suitable for skin closure.
• What size and length is this suture? This suture is size 6-0 and 18 inch long.

From Prolene by J & J Healthcare Systems.