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8730H: 8-0 Prolene BV130-5 18"

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

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Specs

Product code
8730H
Brand
Prolene
Material
Polypropylene
Structure
Monofilament
Size (USP)
8-0 (size chart)
Length
18"
Needle
BV130-5, 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 8-0 Prolene codes

8732H BV130-5 · 8740H BV175-6 · 8741 BV175-6 · 8741H BV175-6 · 8752H BV175-8 · 8753H BV175-8 · 8754H BV175-8

Same size and needle, other materials

2808 Ethilon

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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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