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Ethicon Prolene sutures are synthetic non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament surgical sutures designed for smooth tissue passage, dependable tensile strength and long-term wound support. Prolene sutures are widely used in cardiovascular surgery, plastic surgery, skin closure, hernia repair and general soft tissue approximation procedures.
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Monofilament Structure
Ethicon Prolene sutures feature a smooth monofilament polypropylene structure designed to support reduced tissue drag and smooth tissue passage.
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Non-Absorbable Support
Designed to provide dependable long-term wound support without absorption during tissue healing and approximation.
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Common Procedure Use
Frequently selected for cardiovascular surgery, hernia repair, skin closure, plastic surgery and general soft tissue procedures.
Ethicon Prolene Wound Support Profile
Prolene polypropylene sutures are non-absorbable wound closure materials designed to maintain tensile strength over extended periods.
Initial Tensile Strength
Absorption Profile
| Feature | Ethicon Prolene Sutures |
|---|---|
| Suture Type | Synthetic non-absorbable monofilament surgical suture |
| Material | Polypropylene |
| Structure | Monofilament |
| Absorption Profile | Non-absorbable long-term wound support |
| Common Applications | Cardiovascular surgery, hernia repair, skin closure, plastic surgery |
Cardiovascular Surgery
Ethicon Prolene sutures are widely used in cardiovascular procedures requiring dependable long-term support.
Smooth Tissue Passage
The monofilament polypropylene structure supports reduced tissue drag and predictable handling.
Permanent Tissue Support
Designed for procedures requiring durable non-absorbable wound closure and extended tensile strength retention.
Shop Ethicon Prolene Sutures
Browse Ethicon Prolene polypropylene surgical sutures by USP size, needle configuration and procedure application.
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Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Undyed Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 4-0 45 cm (18 in) P-3 MULTIPASS Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 8604G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Undyed Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 5-0 45 cm (18 in) P-3 MULTIPASS Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 8605G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 6-0 60 cm (24 in) Double-Armed BV Taper Point Needles 8610H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 75 cm (30 in) KS Reverse Cutting Needle 8622H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 2-0 75 cm (30 in) KS Reverse Cutting Needle 8623H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 5-0 45 cm (18 in) PC-5 MULTIPASS Prime Conventional Cutting Needle 8630G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 4-0 45 cm (18 in) PC-5 MULTIPASS Prime Conventional Cutting Needle 8631G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 3-0 45 cm PC-5 PRIME MULTIPASS Conventional Cutting Needle 8632H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 4-0 45 cm (18 in) PC-3 MULTIPASS Prime Conventional Cutting Needle 8634G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 4-0 45 cm PC-3 PRIME MULTIPASS Conventional Cutting Needle 8634H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 5-0 45 cm PC-3 PRIME Conventional Cutting Needle 8635H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 6-0 45 cm PC-3 PRIME MULTIPASS Conventional Cutting Needle 8636H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 7-0 45 cm (18 in) P-6 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 8648G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 75 cm (30 in) FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle 8649H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 5-0 45 cm (18 in) FS-2 Reverse Cutting Needle 8661G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 5-0 45 cm FS-2 Reverse Cutting Needle 8661H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 45 cm (18 in) PS-1 MULTIPASS Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 8663G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 2-0 75 cm FS Reverse Cutting Needle 8666H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 5-0 45 cm PS-3 PRIME Reverse Cutting Needle 8681H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 4-0 45 cm PS-2S PRIME MULTIPASS Reverse Cutting Needle 8682SLH (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 45 cm FS-1 Reverse Cutting Needle 8684H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 2-0 45 cm (18 in) FS Reverse Cutting Needle 8685H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 5-0 45 cm PS-2 PRIME Reverse Cutting Needle 8686H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 45 cm (18 in) PS-2 PRIME MULTIPASS Reverse Cutting Needle 8687H (Box of 36)
