Ethicon PROLENE is a sterile, synthetic non-absorbable monofilament surgical suture composed of polypropylene. This configuration features a USP 5-0 blue 75cm suture attached to an RB-1 17mm, 1/2 circle taper point needle. The blue pigmentation provides visibility during use, while the monofilament construction provides a smooth single-strand suture configuration. Supplier part 8870H is supplied in a box of 36.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Polypropylene Material: Manufactured from synthetic polypropylene for a non-absorbable surgical suture.
- Non-Absorbable: Designed to remain non-absorbable following implantation where permanent suture support is required.
- Monofilament Construction: Single-strand suture construction provides the characteristic configuration of the PROLENE range.
- USP Size 5-0: Fine 5-0 suture size for procedures requiring this specific suture gauge.
- 75cm Suture Length: Supplied with a single 75cm blue suture strand.
- Blue Colour: Pigmented blue to support visibility during surgical use.
- RB-1 Needle: Supplied with an RB-1 surgical needle.
- 17mm Needle: Features a 17mm needle suitable for applications requiring this needle size.
- 1/2 Circle Taper Point: RB-1 needle features a 1/2 circle curvature and taper point configuration.
- Sterile: Supplied sterile for surgical use.
Specifications:
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product: Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Suture 5-0 Blue 75cm RB-1 17mm (8870H)
- Product Type: Surgical Suture
- Suture Range: PROLENE
- Suture Material: Polypropylene
- Construction: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: Not Applicable
- Suture Size: USP 5-0
- Metric Size: 1
- Suture Length: 75cm
- Suture Colour: Blue
- Needle Name: RB-1
- Needle Length: 17mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Needle Colour: Silver
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Control: No
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Sterile: Yes
- Supplier Part: 8870H
- Quantity: 36 Sutures
- Unit of Measure: Box of 36
- Image is a sample of product.
Warning: Always read the label and follow directions for use.
Ethicon PROLENE is a sterile, synthetic non-absorbable monofilament surgical suture composed of polypropylene. This configuration features a USP 5-0 blue 75cm suture attached to an RB-1 17mm, 1/2 circ...
