Cardiovascular suture range · Professional supply
Sutures for cardiovascular surgery
Compare sutures associated with cardiovascular purchasing across polypropylene, polyester and fine-needle configurations. Narrow the range by polymer, construction, USP size, strand length, needle code, arming, brand and catalogue reference.
Shop cardiovascular surgery sutures
Match products against the authorised purchasing specification.
Polypropylene & polyester
Monofilament & braided
Fine USP sizes
Single & double armed
Compare cardiovascular suture configurations
Cardiovascular sutures can differ substantially by polymer, construction, strand, needle and arming. These groups support product identification only; the authorised clinical specification must determine the required product.
Suture groupExamples to compareVerify before ordering
PolypropylenePROLENE non-absorbable monofilament familiesConfirm colour, USP size, strand length, needle code, arming and manufacturer reference.
PolyesterMERSILENE and polyester non-absorbable braided familiesCheck construction, coating where stated, colour, size, strand, needle and pack.
Fine USP configurationsMicrosurgical sizes and manufacturer-specific needle combinationsVerify the complete suture-and-needle specification rather than selecting by USP size alone.
Needle armingSingle- and double-armed configurationsMatch needle quantity, code, point type, diameter, curvature and length exactly.
Explore related suture collections
Browse the principal brand, material and needle collections relevant to identifying products for an approved cardiovascular requirement.
Ethicon polypropylene
Ethicon PROLENE
Compare PROLENE sutures by colour, USP size, strand, needle and catalogue code.
View Ethicon PROLENE → Ethicon polyesterEthicon MERSILENE
Browse MERSILENE products by construction, size, strand, needle and product code.
View Ethicon MERSILENE → Surgical specialtyCardiovascular sutures
Explore the wider cardiovascular range by material, size and needle specification.
View cardiovascular sutures → Needle collectionMicro point sutures
Compare fine needle configurations by material, USP size, strand and code.
View micro point sutures →Find the correct cardiovascular suture
Start with the approved theatre list, original packaging or purchasing specification. Similar product names can conceal important differences in polymer, construction, size, strand, needle, coating and pack format.
Confirm material and constructionMatch the specified polymer, absorbability, coating and monofilament or braided structure.
Match strand and needleCheck USP size, colour, strand length, needle code, point, diameter, curvature and arming.
Verify the catalogue codeConfirm brand, exact manufacturer reference and pack quantity before ordering.
Material familiesPolypropylene, polyester and specialist configurations
ConstructionMonofilament, braided and product-specific formats
Selection basisAuthorised specification, material, size, strand, needle, catalogue code and current IFU
Sutures for cardiovascular surgery FAQs
What products are included in this collection?
This collection is intended to group sutures associated with cardiovascular purchasing across polypropylene, polyester and other authorised material or specialist configurations.
Does this collection include monofilament and braided options?
The planned range covers both constructions. Confirm the required polymer, construction, manufacturer-defined characteristics and product code against the authorised specification.
Are PROLENE and MERSILENE equivalent?
No. Polypropylene and polyester products differ by polymer and construction and have distinct manufacturer specifications. Do not substitute one for another without an authorised requirement.
How should I compare cardiovascular needle options?
Match the named needle code, point type, diameter, curvature, length and single- or double-armed configuration against the original purchasing requirement.
Why must I check the full product specification?
Products with the same USP size can differ by material, colour, construction, strand length, coating, needle geometry, arming and pack quantity.
How do I identify the correct product code?
Match the brand, material, absorbability, construction, USP size, colour, strand length, complete needle specification and pack quantity before confirming the manufacturer catalogue code.
Professional-use information: This page supports product identification and purchasing only and is not clinical guidance. Product availability, packaging and specifications can change. Qualified healthcare professionals should confirm suitability and consult the manufacturer’s current labelling and instructions for use.
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Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 6-0 60 cm C-1 Taper Point Needle W8718 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 10-0 23 cm Double-Armed STC-6 Reverse Spatula Needles (16 mm) W1713 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® with HEMOSEAL Technology Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 4-0 36 in (91 cm) Double-Armed SH Taper Point Needles (26 mm) HS6855H (Box of 36) -
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) -
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 Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – V-7 Tapercut Needle – W8977 (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 – CC-40 TAPERCUT® Needle – W8852 (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 – MH-1 Taper Point Needle – W8526 (Box of 12) -
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 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 – 75 cm – PS-1 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7550H (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 – 45 cm (18 in) – FS Reverse Cutting Needle – 8685H (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 – 75 cm (30 in) – KS Reverse Cutting Needle – 8623H (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 – 75 cm (30 in) – CT-2 Taper Point Needle – 8411H (Box of 36) -
PROLENE Polypropylene SutureEthicon PROLENE Polypropylene Undyed Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 4-0 75 cm PS-2 PRIME Reverse Cutting Needle (19 mm) F2861 (Box of 36) -
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) -
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 Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – V-7 Tapercut Needle – W8977 (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)
