8685H: 2-0 Prolene FS 18"
Monofilament, non-absorbable polypropylene suture. Typically used for cardiovascular, general and plastic surgery.
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Specs
- Product code
- 8685H
- Brand
- Prolene
- Material
- Polypropylene
- Structure
- Monofilament
- Size (USP)
- 2-0 (size chart)
- Length
- 18"
- Needle
- FS
- 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 2-0 Prolene codes
8411H CT-2 · 8417H MO-6 · 8423H CT-1 · 8433H CT · 8523H SH · 8533H SH · 8559H RB-1 · 8623H KS · 8689H FSLX · 8696H FSLX
Same size and needle, other materials
664 Ethilon · 664H Ethilon · 685H Perma-Hand silk
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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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