Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Suture, Size 5-0, 18", FS-2 Needle - Box of 12
Fine-Gauge Non-Absorbable Monofilament with Reverse Cutting Needle for Delicate Skin Closure
The Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Suture Size 5-0 FS-2 18in (8661G) is a fine-gauge, non-absorbable monofilament suture designed for precise, delicate tissue approximation. Made from polypropylene, PROLENE® sutures are known for their smooth tissue passage, minimal tissue reactivity, and stable tensile strength that does not degrade over time. Pairing a fine 5-0 strand with a compact 19 mm FS-2 reverse cutting needle, this configuration gives clinicians the control needed for small, careful bites in thin skin and cosmetically sensitive areas, while maintaining a durable, dependable suture line.
Key Features At A Glance
- Suture Size: 5-0
- Length: 18" (single strand)
- Material: Polypropylene
- Non-absorbable monofilament construction
- FS-2 reverse cutting needle (19 mm)
- Stable tensile strength with no degradation over time
- Excellent biocompatibility with minimal tissue reaction
- Smooth tissue passage with low drag
- Blue colour for enhanced visibility
- Unidirectional strand configuration
- Sterile, single-use sutures
- Packaging
- Quantity: Box of 12 sutures
- Configuration: 1 strand × 18" per pack
