5-0 Polypropylene Blue Suture, 18" P-3 Needle | J8698N
Applied automatically in cart. Mix any dental, medical & dermatology sutures — totals combine.
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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.
How ProNorth compares
Same standard. Better price, faster shipping.
Why clinicians choose it
Features & advantages.
- Exceptional Visibility:The blue color of the suture stands out against tissue, particularly beneficial in intricate dental surgeries such as implant placements or periodontal procedures.
- Enhanced Suturing Precision:The P-3 needle, known for its precision reverse cutting edge, is specifically designed for delicate tissue handling, minimizing trauma.
- Superior Durability:Polypropylene is known for its strength and resistance to degradation, ensuring reliable long-term tissue support in critical areas such as oral surgery.
- Smooth Tissue Passage:The monofilament construction ensures a smooth glide through tissue, reducing tissue trauma and promoting faster healing.
Specifications
The detail that matters.
| Suture Size | 5-0 (1.0 Metric) |
| Suture Material | Polypropylene, Blue Monofilament |
| Suture Length | 18" (45cm) |
| Needle Type | P-3, Precision Reverse Cutting |
| Needle Length | 13mm |
| Sterilization | Ethylene Oxide (EO) |
| Packaging | Each box contains 12 sutures |
Need exact figures for your install or a spec sheet? Ask our team — we’ll confirm for your room.
✧ 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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Why it performs
Permanent hold. Minimal reactivity.
Sterile, single-use, lot-traceable · 4–5 year shelf life, never short-dated.
