Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture W8021T
This PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8021T, is engineered for reliable dermal and soft tissue approximation where controlled penetration and permanent tensile strength are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE® ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and long-term wound stability.
The USP 3-0 (Metric 2) diameter delivers enhanced tensile performance suitable for dermal and moderate-tension soft tissue closure. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying across a wide range of surgical procedures.
This suture is fitted with a PC-26 conventional cutting needle. The conventional cutting configuration provides sharp penetration of skin and tougher tissue layers, supporting controlled and precise dermal closure. 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 3-0 (Metric 2) surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- PC-26 needle design
- Conventional cutting needle configuration
- Designed for skin and tougher tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE®
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8021T
- Product Group: Non-Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 3-0 (Metric 2)
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Needle Name: PC-26
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
- Suitable For
- Skin closure
- Dermal wound approximation
- Moderate-tension soft tissue repair
- General surgical procedures
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing