This PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8816, is engineered for reliable soft tissue and dermal approximation where precision handling and long-term tensile stability are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE® provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.

The USP 5-0 diameter delivers refined tensile performance suitable for delicate soft tissue and layered closure procedures. The 75 cm strand length provides balanced reach and flexibility during precise surgical applications.

This suture is bi-directional and supplied double-armed with two CC-4 TAPERCUT CC needles (13 mm), manufactured from ETHALLOY for enhanced strength and durability. The TAPERCUT CC configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of slightly resistant tissue while maintaining needle stability. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.

• Key Features
• Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
• USP 5-0 surgical diameter
• 75 cm strand length
• Bi-directional, double-armed configuration
• CC-4 needle design (2 × 13 mm)
• TAPERCUT CC needle configuration
• ETHALLOY needle construction
• Smooth, controlled tissue penetration
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: PROLENE®
• Manufacturer: Ethicon
• Product Code: W8816
• Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
• Suture Size: USP 5-0
• Length: 75 cm
• Colour: Blue
• Material: Polypropylene
• Absorbability: Non-absorbable
• Directionality: Bi-directional
• Needle Name: CC-4 (×2)
• Needle Length: 13 mm
• Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT CC
• Needle Alloy: ETHALLOY
• Pledget: No
• Strands per Pack: 1
• Quantity per Box: 12
• Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
• Suitable For
• Fine soft tissue approximation
• Dermal wound closure
• Layered surgical closure
• Plastic and reconstructive procedures
• Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing