This PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8998G, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring high tensile strength and enhanced needlestick injury protection. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE® provides smooth tissue passage, excellent knot security and minimal tissue reactivity.

The USP 1 diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for fascia and high-tension soft tissue closure. The 100 cm strand length supports controlled placement and continuous suturing techniques during extended surgical procedures.

This suture is supplied with a CTD ETHIGUARD® blunt point needle (40 mm). The blunt tip configuration is specifically designed to reduce the risk of accidental needlestick injuries while maintaining effective tissue separation. Manufactured from durable 420 alloy, the needle offers 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 with enhanced safety characteristics.

• Key Features
• Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
• USP 1 surgical diameter
• 100 cm strand length
• CTD ETHIGUARD® blunt point needle
• 40 mm needle length
• 420 needle alloy construction
• Designed to reduce needlestick injury risk
• High tensile strength for fascia and soft tissue
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: PROLENE®
• Manufacturer: Ethicon
• Product Code: W8998G
• Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
• Suture Size: USP 1
• Length: 100 cm
• Colour: Blue
• Material: Polypropylene
• Absorbability: Non-absorbable
• Directionality: Unidirectional
• Needle Name: CTD
• Needle Length: 40 mm
• Needle Point Type: Blunt Point (ETHIGUARD®)
• Needle Alloy: 420
• Pledget: No
• Strands per Pack: 1
• Quantity per Box: 12
• Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
• Suitable For
• Fascial closure
• High-tension soft tissue approximation
• Abdominal wall closure
• Procedures prioritising needlestick injury reduction
• Applications requiring durable non-absorbable support