Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture 8967H
This PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, model 8967H, is engineered for ultra-fine vascular and microsurgical tissue approximation in procedures where precision handling and durability are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE® provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and reliable permanent wound support.
The USP 8-0 diameter delivers ultra-fine tensile performance suitable for microvascular repair and delicate anastomosis procedures. The 60 cm strand length allows controlled placement and flexibility during microsurgical suturing in patients.
This product features double-armed BV175-7 VISI-BLACK® control release taper point needles (8 mm). The taper point geometry ensures atraumatic vessel penetration, VISI-BLACK® coating enhances needle visibility, and control release technology supports consistent needle handling. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this suture is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 8-0 ultra-fine diameter
- 60 cm strand length
- Double-armed BV175-7 VB needles
- 8 mm taper point needle length
- VISI-BLACK® enhanced needle visibility
- Control Release needle technology
- Atraumatic vessel penetration
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product: PROLENE® Polypropylene Suture
- Product Code: 8967H
- Category:
- Suture Size: 8-0
- Length: 60 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: BV175-7 VB (Double Armed)
- Needle Length: 8 mm (each)
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Special Features: VISI-BLACK® and Control Release
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- microvascular anastomosis
- Delicate arterial and venous repair in
- Advanced microsurgery
- Ophthalmic procedures
- Procedures requiring enhanced needle visibility and control