Ethicon Sutures EPM8702 Blue Monofilament Polypropylene Sterile Nonabsorbable Suture Box/12

Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene 7-0 | EPM8702 | Double-Armed 9.3mm EVERPOINT® BV-1 | 24" Blue | BX/12

The Ethicon EPM8702 (PROLENE®) represents the highest tier of vascular wound closure technology. In Size 7-0 (0.5 metric), this suture is specifically engineered for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and peripheral vascular repairs. The EPM series distinguishes itself by utilizing EVERPOINT® Cardiovascular Needles, which are forged from a unique tungsten-rhenium alloy, offering vastly superior strength and sharpness over traditional stainless steel.

To maximize surgical efficiency during complex reconstructions, each sterile packet contains four 24-inch strands, each of which is Double-Armed with two BV-1 (Blood Vessel-1) needles. This "multipack" configuration allows the surgical team to perform multiple anastomoses with fewer package openings, maintaining a streamlined sterile field.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Brand: PROLENE®

• Model / REF: EPM8702

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

• Configuration: 4 Strands per Packet (Double-Armed)

• Length: 24 Inches (60 cm)

• Material: Monofilament Polypropylene

• Needle Name: EVERPOINT® BV-1 (3/8 Circle)

• Needle Length: 9.3 mm

• Needle Point: Taper Point (Atraumatic)

• Quantity: Box of 12 Packets (48 Strands total)

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• EVERPOINT® Needle Technology: Forged from a specialized tungsten-rhenium alloy, EVERPOINT® needles are up to 38% stronger and 121% stiffer than conventional stainless steel needles. This allows the ultra-fine 9.3mm needle to penetrate calcified or synthetic graft materials without bending or breaking.

• Stay-Sharp Performance: The advanced alloy maintains its precision-honed tip through multiple passes, significantly reducing the penetration force required. This is critical in 7-0 suturing to prevent "tearing" or mechanical trauma to fragile endothelium.

• Atraumatic BV-1 Taper Geometry: The 9.3mm taper point spreads tissue fibers rather than cutting them. This design ensures the puncture hole is no larger than the suture itself, providing immediate hemostasis and preventing "needle-hole" bleeding in pressurized vascular systems.

• Ultimate Biological Inertness: PROLENE® monofilament is a synthetic linear polyolefin that elicits virtually zero inflammatory response. Its smooth surface ensures the suture passes through tissue with zero "drag," promoting rapid and clean healing.

• Permanent Tensile Support: Unlike absorbable sutures, PROLENE® remains intact indefinitely. It provides the permanent mechanical support necessary for long-term arterial patency and synthetic graft attachments.

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 logistics, Primis Medical ensures all Ethicon inventory is rigorously inspected for lot-specific viability and storage compliance.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in specialized, reinforced packaging to protect the high-precision EVERPOINT® needles and ensure the sterile foil seals remain pristine.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.