This PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8868T, is engineered for reliable skin and soft tissue approximation in procedures where precision and long-term tensile stability are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE® ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.

The USP 6-0 diameter offers refined handling characteristics suitable for delicate dermal and soft tissue layers requiring controlled tension. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during precise surgical procedures.

This suture is supplied with a P-1 PRIME™ reverse cutting needle (11 mm). The PRIME™ reverse cutting geometry enhances needle strength and reduces tissue cut-through risk, supporting sharp and controlled dermal penetration. 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 6-0 surgical diameter
• 45 cm strand length
• P-1 PRIME™ needle
• 11 mm reverse cutting needle
• Designed for dermal tissue penetration in
• Minimal tissue reactivity
• Permanent wound support
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: PROLENE®
• Manufacturer: Ethicon
• Product Code: W8868T
• Category:
• Suture Size: USP 6-0
• Length: 45 cm
• Colour: Blue
• Material: Polypropylene
• Absorbability: Non-absorbable
• Directionality: Unidirectional
• Needle Name: P-1 PRIME™
• Needle Length: 11 mm
• Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting Prime
• Pledget: No
• Strands per Pack: 1
• Quantity per Box: 24
• Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
• Suitable For
• dermal closure
• General surgery
• Procedures requiring sharp reverse cutting penetration
• Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing