5-0 Prolene Blue Suture, 18" P-3 Needle | 8698G
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A 5-0 polypropylene monofilament for vascular, cardiac and skin closure — non-absorbable, inert and permanent, dyed blue for visibility. Comparable to Prolene®, on a 18″ P-3 reverse-cutting needle.
Rated 4.5 / 5 — 2 reviews.
How ProNorth compares
Same standard. Better price, faster shipping.
Why clinicians choose it
Features & advantages.
- High-Strength Polypropylene Material:Ensures robust and lasting tissue support.
- Monofilament Design:Promotes smoother tissue passage and reduces infection risk.
- Enhanced Suture Visibility:Blue color aids in differentiation from tissue for precise suturing.
- Precision P-3 Needle:Optimized for delicate tissue approximation with minimal trauma.
Specifications
The detail that matters.
| Suture Type | Non-Absorbable |
| Suture Material | Polypropylene |
| Suture Size | 5-0 (fine gauge for delicate surgical applications) |
| Suture Length | 18 inches (45 cm) |
| Needle Type | P-3, cutting edge prime reverse |
| Needle Length | 13 mm |
| Quantity per Box | 12 sutures |
| Color | Blue |
| Directionality | Unidirectional |
| Needle Color | Silver |
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✧ Reviews
What buyers say.
Switched our whole clinic over from the name brands. Same quality we trusted, and the savings are real at volume.
They ship when they say they will, and reordering takes about ten seconds now. Service has been excellent.
Excellent prices and top-notch service. We use them exclusively for our surgical stapling equipment.
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Clinical questions
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Choose with confidence
Absorbable or non-absorbable?
The single most important call when you switch suture — here is the plain-English version.
Absorbable
Breaks down in the body over time. For internal tissue, ligation, anything you will not remove. Holds strength through the critical healing window, then absorbs cleanly.
Non-absorbable
Stays until removed — skin closure, tendons, anywhere lasting support matters. Reach for a nylon or polypropylene monofilament instead.
Monofilament vs braided
Monofilament glides through tissue with less drag and lower infection risk. Braided handles and knots more easily.
Reading the label
USP size (smaller number = thicker), needle code (FS / PF) and length. Our sizing chart maps every code to its use.
Why it performs
Permanent hold. Minimal reactivity.
Sterile, single-use, lot-traceable · 4–5 year shelf life, never short-dated.
✧ Specs & documents
Everything for your records.
IFU and MSDS ship in every box. Need them ahead of purchase, or for your compliance records?
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