Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene 7-0 | M8702 | 9.3mm BV-1 Taper | 24" Blue | 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.

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.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Brand: PROLENE®

• Model / REF: M8702

• Suture Size: 7-0 (0.5 metric) — Ultra-Fine Microsurgical Gauge

• Length: 24 Inches (60 cm)

• Material: Monofilament Polypropylene

• Color: Blue (Enhanced visual contrast under surgical loupes or microscopes)

• 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

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• 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. This minimizes the puncture hole size to exactly match the suture diameter, effectively eliminating "needle-hole bleeding" in pressurized vascular systems.

• Ultimate Monofilament Glide: The smooth, non-porous surface of the polypropylene monofilament ensures the suture passes through delicate tissue with zero "drag." This reduces post-operative inflammation and promotes faster healing.

• 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.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: New – Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: 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.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical and hospital materials, Primis Medical ensures all Ethicon inventory is rigorously inspected for lot-specific viability and storage compliance.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in reinforced, padded packaging to protect the micro-fine 9.3mm BV-1 needles and ensure the sterile foil seals remain pristine during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.