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8756H: 5-0 Prolene RB-1 18"

Monofilament, non-absorbable polypropylene suture. Typically used for cardiovascular, general and plastic surgery.

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Specs

Product code
8756H
Brand
Prolene
Material
Polypropylene
Structure
Monofilament
Size (USP)
5-0 (size chart)
Length
18"
Needle
RB-1, 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 5-0 Prolene codes

8321H C-1 · 8325H C-1 · 8356H RB-1 · 8554H RB-2 · 8556H RB-1 · 8580H BB · 8698G P-3 · 8710H RB-2 · 8713H RB-2 · 8717H C-1

Same size and needle, other materials

Y213 Monocryl · Y213H Monocryl · Y303H Monocryl · PDP303H PDS II · Z303H PDS II · Z320H PDS II · K870H Perma-Hand silk

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Sources

  1. Ethicon Suture Chart (J&J MedTech)
  2. Ethicon Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Sutures chart, US
  3. Ethicon vs Medtronic Suture Comparison Chart (J&J MedTech)

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