This PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, model EH7228H, is engineered for precise vascular and cardiovascular tissue approximation where refined handling, enhanced visibility and durability are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE® delivers smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and reliable permanent wound support.

The USP 6-0 diameter provides fine tensile performance suitable for delicate vascular repair and anastomosis procedures. The 75 cm strand length offers improved operative reach and controlled placement during suturing.

This product features double-armed C-1 VISI-BLACK® taper point needles (13 mm) manufactured from 4310 alloy. The taper point geometry ensures atraumatic vessel penetration, while VISI-BLACK® coating enhances intraoperative needle visibility. 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 6-0 fine vascular diameter
• 75 cm strand length
• Double-armed C-1 VISI-BLACK® needles
• 13 mm taper point needle length
• 4310 alloy surgical needle
• Enhanced intraoperative visibility
• Atraumatic vessel penetration
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: Ethicon
• Product: PROLENE® Polypropylene Suture
• Product Code: EH7228H
• Suture Size: 6-0
• Length: 75 cm
• Colour: Blue
• Material: Polypropylene
• Absorbability: Non-absorbable
• Directionality: Bi-directional (Double Armed)
• Needle Name: C-1 VB
• Needle Length: 13 mm (each)
• Needle Alloy: 4310
• Needle Point Type: Taper Point
• Special Feature: VISI-BLACK® Surgical Needle
• Quantity per Box: 36
• Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
• Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
• Suitable For
• Vascular anastomosis
• Cardiovascular surgery
• Arterial and venous repair
• Delicate soft tissue approximation
• Procedures requiring enhanced needle visibility