Product Description
What this item is and who it is for
Ethicon PROLENE is a non‑absorbable blue polypropylene monofilament suture used for soft‑tissue approximation and ligation. This boxed product (code 8663G) is intended for purchase by licensed medical facilities or practitioners who require 3-0 PROLENE with a PS‑1 reverse‑cutting needle.
Specifications
- Size: 3-0 (marked on the box).
- Suture length: 18 inches / 45 cm per strand.
- Needle: PS‑1, 24 mm, 3/8‑circle.
- Needle point: prime/precision reverse‑cutting (reverse cutting printed on the box).
- Material: Polypropylene (monofilament), blue, non‑absorbable.
- Quantity: 12 units per box (1 dozen).
What is included
- Box contains twelve individually packaged sterile sutures, each 1 × 18" with needle, as labeled on the box.
- No other instruments or accessories are shown or included in the box image; assume only the sutures unless buyer is told otherwise.
Condition and packaging
- Photograph shows an intact, factory‑shrinkwrapped outer carton with printed front panel and manufacturer labeling.
- Packaging appears unopened; internal individual sterile packages are not visible in the photo but are standard in manufacturer packaging.
Usage notes
- Intended for suturing/soft tissue closure where non‑absorbable polypropylene is appropriate; refer to institutional protocol for selection.
- Store in original packaging in a cool, dry place until use.
Limitations and regulatory notes
- This product is a sterile medical device and is intended for use by qualified/licensed medical personnel. Rx / professional‑use restrictions apply in many jurisdictions.
- The photograph and labeling identify this specific size/needle configuration; do not substitute if a different suture size or needle geometry is required.
Warnings
- The user-supplied working title lists a different code and needle (4-0, 19 mm, 8682G). The photograph and manufacturer label clearly show 3-0, PS‑1, 24 mm, code 8663G — verify code/size before purchase.
- If you require documentation (lot/expiry/IFU), request it from the seller; those unit‑specific identifiers are not shown in the photograph.
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