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8872H: 3-0 Prolene RB-1 30"

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

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Specs

Product code
8872H
Brand
Prolene
Material
Polypropylene
Structure
Monofilament
Size (USP)
3-0 (size chart)
Length
30"
Needle
RB-1
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 3-0 Prolene codes

8410H CT-2 · 8422H CT-1 · 8522H SH · 8534H SH · 8558H RB-1 · 8622H KS · 8649H FSLX · 8675H FSL · 8687 PS-2 · 8687H PS-2

Same size and needle, other materials

Y215H Monocryl · Y305H Monocryl · PDP305H PDS II · Z305H PDS II · C053D Perma-Hand silk · K872 Perma-Hand silk · K872H Perma-Hand silk · SXMP1B438 Stratafix

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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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