Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 5-0 75 cm PS-2 PRIME Reverse Cutting Needle MPP2833H (Box of 36)
This PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code MPP2833H, is engineered for reliable skin and soft tissue approximation where precision handling and permanent wound support are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE® provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and sustained tensile strength.
The USP 5-0 (Metric 1) diameter offers refined handling characteristics suitable for delicate dermal and soft tissue layers. The 75 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying across a wide range of surgical procedures.
This suture is fitted with a PS-2 PRIME™ reverse cutting needle. The PRIME™ reverse cutting geometry enhances needle strength and reduces tissue cut-through risk, supporting controlled penetration of skin and tougher dermal layers. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 5-0 (Metric 1) surgical diameter
- 75 cm strand length
- PS-2 PRIME™ needle
- Reverse cutting needle configuration
- Designed for dermal tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE®
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: MPP2833H
- Product Group: Non-Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 5-0 (Metric 1)
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Needle Name: PS-2
- Needle Point Type: PRIME™ Reverse Cutting
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Dermal wound closure
- Skin approximation
- Fine soft tissue repair
- Plastic and reconstructive procedures
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing