Raw Material;

Isotartic crystalline steroisomer of polypropylene.

Tensile strength retention in vivo;

Not subject to degradation or weakening by action of tissue enzymes gradual encapsulation by fibrous connective tissue.

Absorption Rate;

General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardio, ophthalmic and neuro procedures, non-absorbable.

PROLENE Sutures (clear or pigmented) are non-absorbable, sterile surgical suture composed of an isotactic crystalline steroisomer of polypropylene, a synthetic linear polyolefin. The suture is pigment blue to enhance visibility. PROLENE Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximating and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic procedures, and neurological procedures.