Prolene

A ball-and-stick model of polypropylene.

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Prolene is a synthetic, nonabsorable polypropylene suture. It is indicated for skin closure and general soft tissue approximation and ligation. Its advantages include high tensile strength, minimal tissue reactivity, and slipperiness (allowing easy removal from tissues). Disadvantages include high plasticity, high expense, and difficulty of use compared to standard nylon sutures.

Composed of an isotactic crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene, Prolene sutures are intended to be durable and long lasting. They are dyed blue, allowing for easy visibility against skin and when operating. It is composed of a single filiment.

A polypropylene mesh is also marketed under the name Prolene by Ethicon. It is used for repairing hernias and other iunjuries to the fascia.

Prolene commonly is used in both human and veterinary medicine for skin closure. In human mdeicine it is used in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures. It is often used in conjunction with the absorbable suture Monocryl. Prolene is manufactured by Ethicon Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. The name Prolene is a trademark of Ethicon Inc.

## See Also[edit | edit source]

* Monocryl
* Ethicon

## External Links[edit | edit source]

* Ethicon Product Catalog

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