Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 3-0 45 cm X-1 Conventional Cutting Needle (22 mm) W8731G (Box of 12)
This PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8731G, is engineered for reliable dermal and soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures where precision and long-term tensile stability are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE® provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 3-0 diameter delivers enhanced tensile performance suitable for veterinary skin and moderate-tension soft tissue closure. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during a wide range of animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with an X-1 conventional cutting needle (22 mm). The conventional cutting configuration enables sharp penetration of tougher dermal tissue, supporting controlled and secure closure in animal patients. 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 3-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- X-1 needle design
- 22 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: W8731G
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 3-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: X-1 CONV
- Needle Length: 22 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
- Animal soft tissue approximation
- General veterinary surgery
- Procedures requiring sharp dermal penetration
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing