Ethicon 8756H 5-0 PROLENE BLUE 1X18" RB-1 DOUBLE ARMED Box of 36

Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene 5-0 | 8756H | Double-Armed 17mm RB-1 | 18" Blue | BX/36

The Ethicon 8756H (PROLENE®) is a precision-engineered, non-absorbable monofilament suture designed for delicate cardiovascular and peripheral vascular anastomoses. In Size 5-0 (1.0 metric), this suture provides an exceptionally low profile, reducing the risk of "needle-hole" bleeding and ensuring smooth passage through friable vessels.

This specialized configuration is Double-Armed, featuring an RB-1 (Renal Bypass-1) needle swaged onto both ends of the 18-inch strand. This allows surgeons to perform continuous, "running" sutures from a central starting point, facilitating symmetrical and leak-proof vascular junctions in procedures such as carotid endarterectomies or small-vessel bypass grafts.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Brand: PROLENE®

• Model / REF: 8756H

• Suture Size: 5-0 (1.0 metric) — Ultra-Fine Vascular Diameter

• Length: 18 Inches (45 cm)

• Configuration: Double-Armed (Needle at both ends)

• Material: Monofilament Polypropylene

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

• Needle: 17mm RB-1 (1/2 Circle)

• Needle Point: Taper Point (Atraumatic)

• Quantity: Full Box of 36 Sterile Units

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Double-Armed Symmetry: The dual-needle setup is essential for vascular surgery, enabling the surgeon to transition from the heel to the toe of an anastomosis with a single suture unit, maintaining consistent tension throughout the closure.

• Atraumatic RB-1 Taper Point: The 17mm RB-1 needle is designed to "part" tissue fibers rather than cutting them. This minimizes trauma to the vessel wall, ensuring the smallest possible puncture site and promoting immediate hemostasis.

• Ultimate Biological Inertness: PROLENE® is a synthetic linear polyolefin that elicits virtually zero tissue reaction. Its smooth monofilament surface prevents bacterial "wicking," making it the gold standard for permanent implants and vascular repairs.

• Indefinite Tensile Strength: Unlike absorbable sutures, the 8756H maintains 100% of its strength over time. It provides permanent support for synthetic grafts and native vessels, which is critical for long-term patency.

• Low-Friction Monofilament Glide: The extremely smooth surface of the polypropylene ensures that even the most delicate 5-0 strand can be cinched down without "sawing" or dragging through fragile tissue planes.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: New – Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: This item is securely contained within its original, undamaged manufacturer's packaging. All 36 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 packaging to protect the fine 17mm RB-1 needles and ensure the sterile foil seals remain uncompromised during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.