Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 1 100 cm TR-30 Conventional Cutting Needle (30 mm) W8440G (Box of 12)
This PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8440G, is engineered for high-strength soft tissue and dermal approximation in animal health procedures where durability and extended reach are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE® ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound stability.
The USP 1 diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for larger animal procedures and high-tension soft tissue closure. The extended 100 cm strand length provides enhanced reach and flexibility during deeper or more complex veterinary surgical applications.
This suture is supplied with a TR-30 conventional cutting needle (30 mm). The conventional cutting configuration enables sharp penetration of skin and tougher dermal tissue, supporting controlled and secure closure. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 1 veterinary surgical diameter
- Extended 100 cm strand length
- TR-30 needle design
- 30 mm conventional cutting needle
- Designed for dermal and tougher tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE®
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8440G
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 100 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: TR-30
- Needle Length: 30 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary skin closure
- Larger animal soft tissue repair
- High-tension wound approximation in animals
- General veterinary surgery
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing