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Prolene Polypropylene sutures are synthetic non-absorbable monofilament surgical sutures designed for smooth tissue passage, dependable tensile strength and long-term wound support. Polypropylene sutures are widely used across cardiovascular surgery, plastic surgery, skin closure, hernia repair and general soft tissue approximation procedures.
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Monofilament Structure
Prolene polypropylene sutures feature a smooth monofilament design developed to support reduced tissue drag and smooth tissue passage.
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Non-Absorbable Support
Designed for long-term tissue approximation and dependable wound support without absorption during healing.
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Common Procedure Use
Frequently selected for cardiovascular surgery, hernia repair, skin closure, plastic surgery and general soft tissue procedures.
Prolene / Polypropylene Wound Support Profile
Polypropylene sutures are non-absorbable wound closure materials designed to maintain dependable tensile strength over time.
Initial Tensile Strength
Absorption Profile
| Feature | Prolene / Polypropylene 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, plastic surgery, skin closure |
Cardiovascular Procedures
Prolene sutures are widely used in cardiovascular surgery where dependable long-term wound support is required.
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 long-term tensile strength.
Shop Prolene / Polypropylene Sutures
Browse polypropylene surgical sutures by USP size, needle configuration and procedure application.
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Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm (30 in) – CT-2 Taper Point Needle – 8411H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – Double-Armed SH Taper Point Needles – 8523H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 35 cm (14 in) – Double-Armed TS Reverse Cutting Needles – 8571G (Box of 12) -
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 2-0 – 75 cm – FS Reverse Cutting Needle – 8666H (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 0 – 75 cm (30 in) – FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle – 8690H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – Double-Armed MH Taper Point Needles – 8843H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm – PS-1 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7550H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 45 cm – PS-2 PRIME MULTIPASS® Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7555H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 (Metric 3) – 45 cm – PS-1 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7756H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 120 cm – V-7 TAPERCUT® Needle (26 mm) – EH7779H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 120 cm – Double-Armed MH Taper Point Needles (36 mm) – PGG5614H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 45 cm – UR-6 Taper Point Needle – VC5673H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 100 cm – KS-75 Reverse Cutting Needle (75 mm) – W753G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 2-0 45 cm PS PRIME Reverse Cutting Needle (26 mm) W8026T (Box of 24) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – MH-1 Taper Point Needle – W8526 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – KS-55 Reverse Cutting Needle (55 mm) – W8571 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – Double-Armed CC-30 TAPERCUT® Needles (31 mm) – W8850 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – CC-40 TAPERCUT® Needle – W8852 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – V-5 Tapercut Needle (17 mm) – W8937 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – V-7 Tapercut Needle – W8977 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 100 cm – V-38 Tapercut Needle (31 mm) – W982G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – KP-3 Conventional Cutting Needle (90 mm) – W987 (Box of 12)
