This PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8873T, is engineered for reliable dermal and soft tissue approximation where controlled penetration and long-term tensile strength are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE® ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound stability.

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

This suture is fitted with a PC-3 PRIME™ conventional cutting needle (16 mm). The conventional cutting configuration enables sharp penetration of skin and tougher tissue layers, while PRIME™ geometry enhances needle strength and stability during passage. 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
• PC-3 PRIME™ needle
• 16 mm conventional cutting needle
• Designed for dermal and tougher tissue penetration
• Minimal tissue reactivity
• Permanent wound support
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: PROLENE®
• Manufacturer: Ethicon
• Product Code: W8873T
• Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
• Suture Size: USP 6-0
• Length: 45 cm
• Colour: Blue
• Material: Polypropylene
• Absorbability: Non-absorbable
• Directionality: Unidirectional
• Needle Name: PC-3 PRIME™
• Needle Length: 16 mm
• Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting (PC)
• Pledget: No
• Strands per Pack: 1
• Quantity per Box: 24
• Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
• Suitable For
• Skin closure
• Fine dermal wound approximation
• Delicate soft tissue repair
• Plastic and reconstructive procedures
• Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing