PROLENE Sutures are non-absorbable, sterile surgical sutures composed of polypropylene, a synthetic linear polyolefin. The suture is pigmented blue to enhance visibility. PROLENE Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximating and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic procedures, and neurological procedures.

Features/Benefits:

• 3/8 circle taper point
• Physical material: Polypropylene
• Construction: monofilament
• Non-absorbable
• Sterile
• Tensile strength (wound support): long term wound support
• Tensile strength retention in tissue: indefinite
• Absorption time: non-absorbable
• Frequent uses: General; Plastic; Cardiovascular surgery; skin closure and Ophthalmology

Specifications: 

• Needle Length: 13mm
• Length: 90cm
• Colour: blue
• Gauge: 5/0 1
• UOM: box/36
• Image is sample of product