8683G: 4-0 Prolene FS-2 18"
Monofilament, non-absorbable polypropylene suture. Typically used for cardiovascular, general and plastic surgery.
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Specs
- Product code
- 8683G
- Brand
- Prolene
- Material
- Polypropylene
- Structure
- Monofilament
- Size (USP)
- 4-0 (size chart)
- Length
- 18"
- Needle
- FS-2
- Color
- Blue
- Packs per box
- 12
- Absorbed
- Not absorbed
- Strength
- Indefinite (permanent)
Comes blue or clear. Its low tissue reaction is a big reason vascular surgeons rely on it.
Other 4-0 Prolene codes
8204H TF · 8357H RB-1 · 8381H BB · 8519H C-1 · 8521H SH · 8526H SH-1 · 8557H RB-1 · 8581H BB · 8621H KS · 8629H FS-1
Same size and needle, other materials
635H Chromic gut · 662H Ethilon · Y922H Monocryl · Z397H PDS II · Z422H PDS II · 683G Perma-Hand silk · J392H Vicryl · J397H Vicryl
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Sources
- Ethicon Suture Chart (J&J MedTech)
- Ethicon Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Sutures chart, US
- Ethicon vs Medtronic Suture Comparison Chart (J&J MedTech)
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