WOUND CLOSURE
PROLENE™ Polypropylene Suture
Product Codes:
2790G, 7796G, 2795G...WOUND CLOSURE
PROLENE™ Polypropylene Suture
Product Codes:
2790G, 7796G, 2795G...PROLENE™ Sutures (clear or pigmented) are non-absorbable, sterile surgical sutures composed of an isotactic crystalline steroisomer of polypropylene, a synthetic linear polyolefin. The suture is dyed blue to enhance visibility and do not adhere to tissue and are therefore efficacious as a pull-out suture. PROLENE Sutures are relatively biologically inert, offering proven strength, reliability, and versatility. 1,2
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PROLENE™ Sutures (clear or pigmented) are non-absorbable, sterile surgical sutures composed of an isotactic crystalline steroisomer of polypropylene, a synthetic linear polyolefin. The suture is dyed blue to enhance visibility and do not adhere to tissue and are therefore efficacious as a pull-out suture. PROLENE Sutures are relatively biologically inert, offering proven strength, reliability, and versatility. 1,2
Device Specifications and Comparisons
Device Specifications and Comparisons
PROLENE™ Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurosurgical procedures.2
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PROLENE™ Polypropylene Suture with HEMO-SEAL™ Technology |
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Codes |
2790G, 7796G, 2795G, 2794G, 2793G, DC506, D8225, 9090G, 1755G, 7761G
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EPH9702H, D8352, D8631, 9706H, EPH8725H, EPH7477H, EPH8890H, EPH8710H, EPH8720H, EPH8716H, D9177, 9556H, HS6857H, HS6856H, HS8556H, HS6861H, D9844, D9996, HS6822H, HS6855H, 9702H
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Color |
Blue or Undyed |
Blue |
Antibacterial Coating |
No |
No |
Material/Composition |
Polypropylene |
Polypropylene |
Suture Structure |
Monofilament |
Monofilament |
Absorbable |
No |
No |
Absorption Rate |
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-- |
Directionality |
Unidirectonal |
Unidirectional |
Available Needle Options |
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Taperpoint |
Special Options |
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Pledget Options |
Yes |
No |
Strands per Pack |
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Quantity per Box |
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Supporting Documentation
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