Ethicon M8702 Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture Blue Monofilament Polypropylene BX/12

Ethicon M8702 Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture Blue Monofilament Polypropylene BX/12

The Ethicon M8702 (PROLENE®) is an elite micro-surgical suture engineered for the most delicate cardiovascular and neurological anastomoses. In Size 7-0 (0.5 metric), this suture is significantly finer than a human hair, providing the near-microscopic precision required for repairing small vessels and nerve sheaths.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Ethicon
• Reference / model: M8702
• Model: / REF: M8702
• Material: Monofilament Polypropylene
• Package quantity: 12

Additional product details

• This configuration features a 24-inch (60 cm) strand of isotactic crystalline polypropylene, a material renowned for its extreme biological inertness. It elicits virtually no tissue reaction and maintains its tensile strength indefinitely, making it the global standard for permanent vascular implants.
• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)
• Brand: PROLENE®
• Suture Size: 7-0 (0.5 metric) — Ultra-Fine Microsurgical Gauge
• Length: 24 Inches (60 cm)
• Needle: 9.3mm BV-1 (3/8 Circle)
• Needle Technology: ETHALLOY® & MultiPass® (Advanced alloy and sharpness)
• Needle Point: Taper Point (Atraumatic)
• Quantity: Box of 12 Sterile Units
• ETHALLOY® Needle Strength: The BV-1 needle (Blood Vessel-1) is forged from ETHALLOY®, a proprietary stainless steel alloy. This allows the micro-fine 9.3mm needle to remain rigid and resist bending even when penetrating atherosclerotic or calcified vessel walls.
• MultiPass® Sharpness: Treated with a specialized coating, the MultiPass® needle maintains its "initial-bite" sharpness through multiple passes. This is critical in 7-0 suturing, as any dulling of the needle would require excessive force, potentially tearing fragile micro-vessels.
• Atraumatic BV-1 Taper Geometry: The 9.3mm taper point is designed to "part" tissue fibers rather than cutting them.
• Indefinite Structural Support: Unlike absorbable sutures, PROLENE® is not degraded by the body’s enzymes. It provides permanent mechanical support, which is mandatory for vascular grafts and long-term arterial patency.
• Status: New – Factory Sealed.
• Integrity:

Condition

New. This item is securely contained within its original, undamaged manufacturer's packaging. All 12 individual sterile packets are factory-sealed, ensuring 100% sterility and consistent needle-to-suture attachment strength.