Prolene Blue Sutures 60 cm, 4/0 DA TF – Box/36
PROLENE® Sutures are sterile, non-absorbable surgical sutures made from synthetic polypropylene, a linear polyolefin designed to provide reliable soft tissue approximation and ligation. The suture is blue pigmented for enhanced visibility during surgical procedures.
PROLENE® 6-0 is suitable for delicate tissue approximation where a non-absorbable suture is required. It is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures.
Product Features
Description:
PROLENE Sutures are non-absorbable, sterile surgical sutures composed of polypropylene, a synthetic linear polyolefin. The suture is pigmented blue to enhance visibility. PROLENE Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximating and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic procedures, and neurological procedures.
Features/Benefits:
- ½ circle taper point
- Physical material: Polypropylene
- Construction: monofilament
- Non-absorbable
- Sterile
- Tensile strength (wound support): long term wound support
- Tensile strength retention in tissue: indefinite
- Absorption time: non-absorbable
- Frequent uses: General; Plastic; Cardiovascular surgery; skin closure and Ophthalmology
Specifications:
- Needle Length: 13mm
- Length: 60cm
- Colour: blue
- Gauge: 4/0 1.5
- UOM: box/36
Key Characteristics- Material: Polyglycolic acid (PGA), braided and coated multifilament.
- Absorption Profile: Rapidly absorbable via hydrolysis; retains about 50% tensile strength at 7 days and achieves complete absorption in approximately 42 days.
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