Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 4-0 90 cm (36 in) Double-Armed RB-1 VISI-BLACK Taper Point Needles 8357H (Box of 36)
This PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, model 8357H, is engineered for precise vascular and cardiovascular tissue approximation where strength, handling control and long-term stability are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE® delivers smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and reliable permanent wound support.
The USP 4-0 diameter provides durable performance suitable for vascular repair and cardiovascular reconstruction. The extended 90 cm (36 inch) strand length allows improved operative reach and flexibility during complex anastomosis procedures.
This product features double-armed RB-1 VISI-BLACK® taper point needles (17 mm). The taper point geometry supports atraumatic vessel penetration, while VISI-BLACK® coating enhances intraoperative visibility under surgical lighting. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this suture is intended for professional surgical environments requiring consistent vascular precision.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 4-0 durable cardiovascular diameter
- 90 cm (36 inch) extended strand length
- Double-armed RB-1 needles
- VISI-BLACK® enhanced needle visibility
- 17 mm taper point needle length
- Atraumatic vessel penetration
- Blue monofilament for optimal contrast
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product: PROLENE® Polypropylene Suture
- Product Code: 8357H
- Suture Size: 4-0
- Length: 36 in (90 cm)
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: RB-1 (Double Armed)
- Needle Length: 17 mm (each)
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Special Feature: VISI-BLACK® Surgical Needle
- Strands Per Pack: 1
- Pack Strand/Length: 1 x 36 in
- QTY/BX: 36
- Category: Wound Closure
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Cardiovascular surgery
- Vascular anastomosis
- Arterial and venous reconstruction
- Major vessel repair
- Procedures requiring enhanced needle visibility