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