Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Suture - 5-0
Non-Absorbable Polypropylene - 18 in (45 cm) Blue - PC-3 Prime Conventional Cutting Needle

Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Suture is a non-absorbable monofilament polypropylene suture. The 8635G is a 5-0 suture, 18 in (45 cm) long and blue, supplied as a single strand per pack. It is swaged to a 16 mm PC-3 needle with a prime conventional cutting point, which is part of the MULTIPASS® needle line. Each box contains 12 sutures.

Key Features

• Non-absorbable polypropylene suture
• Monofilament construction
• 5-0 suture size, 18 in (45 cm) length
• Blue colour
• 16 mm PC-3 needle with prime conventional cutting point
• MULTIPASS® needle
• One strand per pack

Specifications

• Brand: PROLENE
• Manufacturer: Ethicon
• Product code: 8635G
• Product type: Non-absorbable suture
• Material: Polypropylene
• Construction: Monofilament
• Suture size: 5-0
• Length: 18 in (45 cm)
• Colour: Blue
• Needle: PC-3
• Needle length: 16 mm
• Needle point: Prime conventional cutting
• Needle line: MULTIPASS®
• Needle colour: Silver
• Strands per pack: 1
• Pack size: 12 sutures per box

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prolene suture absorbable?
No. Prolene is a non-absorbable polypropylene suture.

What is Prolene suture made of?
Prolene is made of polypropylene.

What needle comes with the 8635G?
The 8635G has a 16 mm PC-3 needle with a prime conventional cutting point, part of the MULTIPASS® needle line.

What size and length is the 8635G suture?
The 8635G is a 5-0 suture, 18 in (45 cm) long and blue.

Is this suture available in other sizes?
Yes. The same Prolene blue suture on a PC-3 needle is also available in 4-0 (8634G).

How many sutures are in a box?
Each box contains 12 sutures, with one strand per pack.