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This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8879T, is engineered for reliable dermal and soft tissue approximation where controlled penetration and long-term tensile stability are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 4-0 diameter provides balanced tensile performance suitable for dermal and moderate-tension soft tissue closure. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during routine and specialist surgical procedures.
This suture is fitted with a PC-25 PRIME™ conventional cutting needle (26 mm). The conventional cutting configuration enables sharp penetration of skin and tougher tissue layers, while PRIME™ geometry enhances needle strength and stability during passage. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 4-0 surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- PC-25 PRIME™ needle
- 26 mm conventional cutting needle
- Designed for dermal and tougher tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8879T
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PC-25 PRIME™
- Needle Length: 26 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting (PC)
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
- Suitable For
- Skin closure
- Dermal wound approximation
- Moderate-tension soft tissue repair
- General surgical procedures
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE™ Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8880T, is engineered for reliable dermal and soft tissue approximation where controlled penetration and long-term tensile strength are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE™ provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound stability.
The USP 3-0 (Metric 2) diameter delivers enhanced tensile performance suitable for dermal and moderate-tension soft tissue closure. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during routine and specialist surgical procedures.
This suture is fitted with a PC-25 conventional cutting needle. The conventional cutting configuration enables sharp penetration of skin and tougher tissue layers, supporting controlled and precise dermal closure. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 3-0 (Metric 2) surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- PC-25 needle design
- Conventional cutting needle configuration
- Designed for dermal and tougher tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE™
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8880T
- Product Group: Non-Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 3-0 (Metric 2)
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Needle Name: PC-25
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
- Suitable For
- Skin closure
- Dermal wound approximation
- Moderate-tension soft tissue repair
- General surgical procedures
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8895, is designed for dependable soft tissue approximation where long-term tensile strength and minimal tissue reactivity are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, excellent knot security and permanent wound support.
The USP 3-0 diameter offers balanced tensile performance and handling characteristics suitable for general soft tissue closure across a range of surgical disciplines. The extended 120 cm strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and controlled placement in procedures requiring longer running closure.
This suture is supplied with a V-7 tapercut needle (26 mm). The tapercut configuration combines a taper body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of dense or fibrous tissue while reducing unnecessary trauma. Manufactured from high-quality 4310 alloy, the needle provides strength, stability and resistance to bending during placement.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 3-0 surgical diameter
- 120 cm strand length
- V-7 needle
- 26 mm tapercut needle
- 4310 needle alloy construction
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Long-term tensile strength
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8895
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 3-0
- Length: 120 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Bi-directional
- Needle Name: V-7
- Needle Length: 26 mm
- Needle Point Type: Tapercut
- Needle Alloy: 4310
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Fascial and fibrous tissue closure
- Continuous suturing techniques
- Cardiovascular and general surgical procedures
- Applications requiring permanent non-absorbable support
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code X1295H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation where long-term tensile strength and minimal tissue reactivity are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, consistent handling and permanent wound support.
The USP 3-0 diameter delivers balanced tensile performance suitable for general soft tissue layers requiring secure knot integrity and controlled approximation. The extended 120 cm strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and precise placement during procedures requiring longer running closure.
This suture is supplied with a JMH-1 taperpoint flat needle. The taperpoint flat configuration is designed to provide smooth tissue penetration while offering enhanced needle stability and control, particularly in delicate soft tissue applications. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 3-0 surgical diameter
- 120 cm strand length
- JMH-1 taperpoint flat needle
- Smooth tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Long-term tensile strength
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: X1295H
- Category: Wound Closure
- Product Group: NonAbsorbable Sutures
- Suture Size: USP 3-0
- Length: 120 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Needle Name: JMH-1
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint Flat
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Cardiovascular procedures
- Vascular closure
- Continuous suturing techniques
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable support
This PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9091H, is designed for fine soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS™ Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in surgical environments.
The USP 6-0 diameter provides precise tensile control suitable for delicate tissue layers where minimal trauma and accurate placement are essential. The monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and dependable knot integrity.
Each suture features a 45 cm strand length, supporting controlled handling in confined or precise operative fields. This variant is supplied with a BV175-6 needle, engineered for refined penetration performance in delicate soft tissues, enabling accurate approximation with minimal disruption.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS™ Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical wound healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 6-0 fine surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- BV175-6 needle configuration
- Violet suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS™ Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9091H
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 6-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Needle Name: BV175-6
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fine soft tissue approximation
- Delicate dermal and subcutaneous closure
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Applications where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
- Surgical settings requiring precise needle control
This PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9201H, is developed for reliable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS™ Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in surgical environments.
The USP 5-0 diameter provides fine tensile control suitable for delicate soft tissue and subcutaneous closure where precision and dependable knot security are essential. The monofilament structure enables smooth tissue passage with minimal tissue drag.
Each suture features a 70 cm strand length, allowing controlled placement within standard operative fields. Supplied with an RB-2 taper point needle, the taper point configuration separates tissue fibres rather than cutting them, promoting atraumatic penetration and accurate soft tissue approximation.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS™ Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional hospital and surgical environments requiring dependable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 5-0 fine surgical diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- RB-2 taper point needle
- Violet suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS™ Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9201H
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 5-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Needle Name: RB-2
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fine soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous and layered wound closure
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Surgical settings requiring atraumatic taper point penetration
- Applications where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP335H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament incorporating triclosan antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus provides smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound stability.
The antibacterial coating is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 1 diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for fascial and high-tension soft tissue closure requiring secure approximation and reliable knot integrity.
The 70 cm strand length supports controlled placement and continuous suturing techniques. This suture is supplied with a CT-2 taperpoint needle (26 mm), enabling smooth penetration of soft tissue while minimising trauma and maintaining needle stability during placement.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 1 surgical diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- CT-2 taperpoint needle
- 26 mm needle length
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Prolonged wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP335H
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Material: Polydioxanone with Triclosan
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CT-2
- Needle Length: 26 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- Abdominal wall approximation
- High-tension soft tissue closure
- Continuous suturing techniques
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support with antibacterial protection
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP357H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament incorporating triclosan antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus ensures smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound stability.
The antibacterial coating is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 2-0 diameter provides strong tensile performance suitable for fascial and abdominal wall closure requiring secure approximation and reliable knot integrity.
The extended 36 inch (90 cm) strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and efficient closure of larger operative sites. This suture is supplied with a CT taperpoint needle (40 mm), enabling smooth penetration of soft tissue while maintaining needle stability and control during placement.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 2-0 surgical diameter
- 36 in (90 cm) strand length
- CT taperpoint needle
- 40 mm needle length
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Prolonged wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP357H
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 2-0
- Length: 36 in (90 cm)
- Material: Polydioxanone with Triclosan
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CT
- Needle Length: 40 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1 x 36 in
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- Abdominal wall approximation
- High-tension soft tissue closure
- Closure of larger surgical sites
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support with antibacterial protection