8740H: 8-0 Prolene BV175-6 18"
Monofilament, non-absorbable polypropylene suture. Typically used for cardiovascular, general and plastic surgery.
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Specs
- Product code
- 8740H
- Brand
- Prolene
- Material
- Polypropylene
- Structure
- Monofilament
- Size (USP)
- 8-0 (size chart)
- Length
- 18"
- Needle
- BV175-6, double-armed (needle on each end)
- Color
- Blue
- Packs per box
- 36
- Absorbed
- Not absorbed
- Strength
- Indefinite (permanent)
Comes blue or clear. Its low tissue reaction is a big reason vascular surgeons rely on it.
Other 8-0 Prolene codes
8730H BV130-5 · 8732H BV130-5 · 8741 BV175-6 · 8741H BV175-6 · 8752H BV175-8 · 8753H BV175-8 · 8754H BV175-8
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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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