Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 8-0 60 cm Double-Armed BV175-7 VISI-BLACK Control Release Taper Point Needles 8967H (Box of 36)

This PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, model 8967H, is engineered for ultra-fine vascular and microsurgical tissue approximation in animal health procedures where precision handling and durability are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE® provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and reliable permanent wound support.

The USP 8-0 diameter delivers ultra-fine tensile performance suitable for veterinary microvascular repair and delicate anastomosis procedures. The 60 cm strand length allows controlled placement and flexibility during microsurgical suturing in animal patients.

This product features double-armed BV175-7 VISI-BLACK® control release taper point needles (8 mm). The taper point geometry ensures atraumatic vessel penetration, VISI-BLACK® coating enhances needle visibility, and control release technology supports consistent needle handling. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this suture is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.

• Key Features
• Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
• USP 8-0 ultra-fine veterinary diameter
• 60 cm strand length
• Double-armed BV175-7 VB needles
• 8 mm taper point needle length
• VISI-BLACK® enhanced needle visibility
• Control Release needle technology
• Atraumatic vessel penetration
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: Ethicon
• Product: PROLENE® Polypropylene Suture
• Product Code: 8967H
• Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
• Suture Size: 8-0
• Length: 60 cm
• Colour: Blue
• Material: Polypropylene
• Absorbability: Non-absorbable
• Directionality: Unidirectional
• Needle Name: BV175-7 VB (Double Armed)
• Needle Length: 8 mm (each)
• Needle Point Type: Taper Point
• Special Features: VISI-BLACK® and Control Release
• Quantity per Box: 36
• Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
• Suitable For
• Veterinary microvascular anastomosis
• Delicate arterial and venous repair in animals
• Advanced veterinary microsurgery
• Ophthalmic veterinary procedures
• Procedures requiring enhanced needle visibility and control