Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 9-0 23 cm TG-140-8 Needle W1709 (Box of 12)
This PROLENE™ Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code W1709, is engineered for highly delicate surgical procedures requiring refined control and long-term tensile stability. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE™ provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 9-0 (Metric 0.3) diameter is intended for microsurgical and ophthalmic-level applications where ultra-fine suture calibre and meticulous handling are essential. The 23 cm strand length supports precise placement within confined operative fields.
This suture is supplied with a TG-140-8 needle configuration to facilitate controlled penetration during fine tissue approximation. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 9-0 (Metric 0.3) microsurgical diameter
- 23 cm strand length
- TG-140-8 needle configuration
- Designed for ultra-fine tissue approximation
- Smooth tissue passage
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE™
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W1709
- Product Group: Non-Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 9-0 (Metric 0.3)
- Length: 23 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Needle Name: TG-140-8
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Microsurgical procedures
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Ultra-fine vascular repair
- Delicate layered closure
- Applications requiring permanent non-absorbable support