Description

Ethicon, a leader in surgical solutions, offers the ETHICON PROLENE line, renowned for its non-absorbable, synthetic surgical products crafted from polypropylene. This versatile range includes monofilament sutures and surgical mesh, each designed to provide long-term tissue support and reliable wound closure.

Product Forms

• Monofilament Polypropylene Suture
• Polypropylene Mesh
• PROLENE™ Hernia System

Key Features

Monofilament Sutures

• Material: Constructed from a synthetic, non-absorbable polypropylene.
• Visibility: Blue color enhances visibility during procedures.
• Biocompatibility: Non-reactive, ensuring minimal tissue response.
• Sizes: Available in a wide range of sizes, from 7-0 to 1.
• Lengths: Supplied in various lengths, such as 24 in, 36 in, and 48 in.
• Needle Options: Includes various needle types like taper point and cardiovascular.
• Applications: Ideal for wound closure, tissue approximation, and soft tissue repair.

Mesh and Hernia System

• Construction: Knitted filaments of extruded polypropylene.
• Elasticity: Mesh is elastic and can be cut to shape without unraveling.
• Color: Undyed, retaining the natural polypropylene color.
• Use: Primarily for reinforcing abdominal wall hernia repairs.
• PROLENE™ Hernia System: Features a pre-shaped, three-dimensional design.

Indications for Use

• Sutures: Suitable for skin closure, use in ligaments and tendons, and effective in infected or inflamed tissues.
• Mesh: Intended for repairing abdominal wall hernias and deficiencies, including inguinal hernias.

Handling and Packaging

• Ease of Use: Offers easy handling with secure knotting, though knot strength may vary.
• Sterility: Supplied sterile and intended for single use.
• Packaging: Sutures are available in various box quantities, while mesh is pre-shaped or provided in sheets.

Precautions

• Resterilization: Should not be resterilized; any opened or unused packages should be discarded.
• Contact with Salt Solutions: Prolonged contact may lead to calculus formation.
• Professional Familiarity: Users should be well-versed in surgical procedures involving non-absorbable sutures or mesh.

ETHICON PROLENE products are classified as Class II medical devices and are available by prescription only, underscoring their specialized application in surgical settings. These products are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of healthcare professionals, ensuring performance and reliability in critical surgical interventions.