WOUND CLOSURE
PROLENE™ Polypropylene Suture with HEMO-SEAL™ Technology
Product Codes:
EPH9702H, D8352, D8631...WOUND CLOSURE
PROLENE™ Polypropylene Suture with HEMO-SEAL™ Technology
Product Codes:
EPH9702H, D8352, D8631...The hole created by a needle is larger than the suture, leaving a gap that creates a bleeding risk. Traditional suture does not fill this hole. PROLENE Suture with HEMO-SEAL Technology has a 1-to-1 needle-to-suture ratio, completely filling the hole created by the needle.1 It is designed to reduce suture line bleeding and improve visualization in the surgical field.
MEDIA
The hole created by a needle is larger than the suture, leaving a gap that creates a bleeding risk. Traditional suture does not fill this hole. PROLENE Suture with HEMO-SEAL Technology has a 1-to-1 needle-to-suture ratio, completely filling the hole created by the needle.1 It is designed to reduce suture line bleeding and improve visualization in the surgical field.
About this Device
PROLENE Polypropylene Suture with HEMO-SEAL Technology is a monofilament, synthetic, non-absorbable, sterile surgical suture composed of an isotactic crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene, a synthetic linear polyolefin. It is available dyed blue with phthalocyanine blue. With the HEMO-SEAL needle suture combination, the diameter of the suture and the needle wire have been more closely aligned to reduce the degree of needle hole bleeding.
Specialties
Cardiovascular, Neurosurgery, Transplant and Vascular
Procedures
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)—Cannulation, Heart Valve Repair and Replacement—Heart and Aorta Closure, Cannulation, Vascular Anastomosis and Transplant Anastomosis
Features & Benefits
Less Needle Hole Bleeding
Tapered suture. 1-to-1 needle-to-suture ratio. HEMO-SEAL Technology narrows the PROLENE suture at the needle attachment site, which results in the remainder of the suture having a reduced needle-to-suture ratio. This enhanced ratio allows the bulk of the suture to adequately fill the needle hole, leading to a significant reduction in needle hole bleeding.1
Reliability of PROLENE™
HEMO-SEAL™ Technology uses the same PROLENE™ suture you trust, but offers reduced needle hole leakage. PROLENE Sutures are nonabsorbable, sterile surgical sutures available undyed or pigmented blue to enhance visibility. PROLENE Sutures are relatively biologically inert, offering proven strength, reliability, and versatility.2
Strength of EVERPOINT™
PROLENE with HEMO-SEAL utilize EVERPOINT™ Cardiovascular Needles, which offer outstanding penetration,3 up to a 38% increase in strength and up to a 121% increase in bend resistance than conventional stainless steel needles.4
Device Specifications and Comparisons
Device Specifications and Comparisons
PROLENE Polypropylene Sutures with HEMO-SEAL Technology are for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, and neurosurgical procedures.5
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PROLENE™ Polypropylene Suture with HEMO-SEAL™ Technology |
PROLENE™ Polypropylene Suture |
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Codes |
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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2790G, 7796G, 2795G, 2794G, 2793G, DC506, D8225, 9090G, 1755G, 7761G
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Color |
Blue |
Blue or Undyed |
Antibacterial Coating |
No |
No |
Material/Composition |
Polypropylene |
Polypropylene |
Suture Structure |
Monofilament |
Monofilament |
Absorbable |
No |
No |
Absorption Rate |
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Directionality |
Unidirectional |
Unidirectonal |
Available Needle Options |
Taperpoint |
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Special Options |
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Pledget Options |
No |
Yes |
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Supporting Documentation
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