Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 6-0 45 cm PC-3 PRIME Conventional Cutting Needle (16 mm) W8005T (Box of 24)
This PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8005T, is engineered for reliable skin and fine soft tissue approximation where controlled penetration and permanent tensile strength are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE® ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and durable wound stability.
The USP 6-0 diameter provides refined handling characteristics suitable for delicate dermal closure and low-tension soft tissue repair. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during precise surgical procedures.
This suture is fitted with a PC-3 PRIME™ conventional cutting needle (16 mm). The conventional cutting configuration enables sharp penetration of skin and tougher tissue layers, while PRIME™ geometry enhances needle strength and stability during passage. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 6-0 surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- PC-3 PRIME™ needle
- 16 mm conventional cutting needle
- Designed for dermal and tougher tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE®
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8005T
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 6-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PC-3 PRIME™
- Needle Length: 16 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting (PC)
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
- Suitable For
- Skin closure
- Fine dermal wound approximation
- Delicate soft tissue repair
- Plastic and reconstructive procedures
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing