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SutureVet's absorbable dental veterinary sutures are the preferred choice for intraoral wound closure in veterinary patients, eliminating the need for suture removal in a location that is difficult to access and stressful for both patient and clinician. Absorbable materials dissolve naturally through hydrolysis or enzymatic degradation, with absorption timelines carefully matched to mucosal and gingival healing rates.
Our absorbable dental suture range includes fast-absorbing options ideal for gingival flap closure and extraction sites where rapid mucosal healing is expected, as well as standard-absorption materials for more complex oral soft tissue repairs requiring longer wound support. Both monofilament and braided absorbable constructions are available, with fine gauges and atraumatic intraoral needle profiles suited to veterinary dental procedures in dogs, cats, rabbits, and other species.
Choosing the right absorbable dental suture reduces post-operative complications, eliminates the need for a second anaesthetic for suture removal, and improves the overall patient experience. All products are supplied sterile and individually packaged from ISO-certified manufacturers trusted by veterinary dental specialists across the UK.
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This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8803, is engineered for reliable soft tissue and dermal approximation in animal health procedures where precision and long-term tensile stability are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 5-0 diameter offers refined handling characteristics suitable for delicate veterinary soft tissue layers requiring controlled tension. The 60 cm strand length provides balanced reach and flexibility during intricate animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied double-armed with two CC-5 TAPERCUT CC needles (11 mm). The TAPERCUT CC configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of slightly resistant tissue while maintaining stability and accuracy. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 5-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 60 cm strand length
- Double-armed configuration (2 × CC-5 needles)
- 11 mm TAPERCUT CC needles
- Controlled penetration of fibrous tissue
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8803
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 5-0
- Length: 60 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CC-5 (×2)
- Needle Length: 11 mm
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT CC
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary soft tissue approximation
- Animal dermal closure
- General veterinary surgery
- Procedures involving slightly resistant tissue
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Microsurgical Suture, product code W8813, is engineered for fine soft tissue and vascular approximation in animal health procedures where precision and long-term tensile stability are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 7-0 diameter offers refined handling characteristics suitable for delicate veterinary tissue layers requiring controlled tension. The 60 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during intricate animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied double-armed with two CC-1 MP TAPERCUT CC needles (13 mm). The TAPERCUT CC configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of slightly resistant tissue. MULTIPASS technology is designed to maintain needle sharpness through repeated passes, ensuring consistent performance. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 7-0 veterinary microsurgical diameter
- 60 cm strand length
- Double-armed configuration (2 × CC-1 MP needles)
- 13 mm TAPERCUT CC needles
- MULTIPASS enhanced needle durability
- Smooth, controlled tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8813
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 7-0
- Length: 60 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CC-1 MP (×2)
- Needle Length: 13 mm
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT CC
- Special Feature: MULTIPASS Technology
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary microsurgical procedures
- Fine animal vascular repair
- Delicate soft tissue approximation in animals
- Procedures requiring sustained needle sharpness
- Applications requiring permanent non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8814, is engineered for reliable soft tissue and dermal approximation in animal health procedures where precision and long-term tensile stability are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 6-0 diameter offers refined handling characteristics suitable for delicate veterinary tissue layers requiring controlled tension. The 75 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during intricate animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied double-armed with two CC-1 MP TAPERCUT CC needles (13 mm). The TAPERCUT CC configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of slightly resistant tissue. MULTIPASS technology is designed to maintain needle sharpness through repeated passes, ensuring consistent performance. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 6-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 75 cm strand length
- Double-armed configuration (2 × CC-1 MP needles)
- 13 mm TAPERCUT CC needles
- MULTIPASS enhanced needle durability
- Smooth, controlled tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8814
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 6-0
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CC-1 MP (×2)
- Needle Length: 13 mm
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT CC
- Special Feature: MULTIPASS Technology
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary soft tissue approximation
- Animal dermal closure
- General veterinary surgery
- Procedures requiring sustained needle sharpness
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8815, is engineered for reliable soft tissue and dermal approximation in animal health procedures where precision and long-term tensile stability are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 6-0 diameter offers refined handling characteristics suitable for delicate veterinary tissue layers requiring controlled tension. The 60 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during intricate animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied double-armed with two CC-4 MP TAPERCUT CC needles (13 mm). The TAPERCUT CC configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of slightly resistant tissue. MULTIPASS technology is designed to maintain needle sharpness through repeated passes, ensuring consistent performance. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 6-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 60 cm strand length
- Double-armed configuration (2 × CC-4 MP needles)
- 13 mm TAPERCUT CC needles
- MULTIPASS enhanced needle durability
- Smooth, controlled tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8815
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 6-0
- Length: 60 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CC-4 MP (×2)
- Needle Length: 13 mm
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT CC
- Special Feature: MULTIPASS Technology
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary soft tissue approximation
- Animal dermal closure
- General veterinary surgery
- Procedures requiring sustained needle sharpness
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8831, is engineered for reliable soft tissue and dermal approximation in animal health procedures where precision and long-term tensile stability are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 4-0 diameter provides balanced tensile performance suitable for veterinary skin and soft tissue closure. The extended 90 cm strand length offers increased reach and flexibility for layered or continuous suturing techniques in animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied double-armed with two CC-16 TAPERCUT CC needles (16 mm). The TAPERCUT CC configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of slightly resistant tissue while maintaining stability and precision. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 4-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- Double-armed configuration (2 × CC-16 needles)
- 16 mm TAPERCUT CC needles
- Controlled penetration of fibrous tissue
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8831
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 4-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CC-16 (×2)
- Needle Length: 16 mm
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT CC
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary soft tissue approximation
- Animal dermal closure
- Layered or continuous suturing techniques
- General veterinary surgery
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8840, is engineered for reliable soft tissue and dermal approximation in animal health procedures where precision and long-term tensile stability are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 4-0 diameter provides balanced tensile performance suitable for veterinary skin and soft tissue closure. The extended 90 cm strand length offers increased reach and flexibility for layered or continuous suturing techniques in animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied double-armed with two CC-20 TAPERCUT CC needles (20 mm). The TAPERCUT CC configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of slightly resistant tissue while maintaining stability and precision. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 4-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- Double-armed configuration (2 × CC-20 needles)
- 20 mm TAPERCUT CC needles
- Controlled penetration of fibrous tissue
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8840
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 4-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CC-20 (×2)
- Needle Length: 20 mm
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT CC
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary soft tissue approximation
- Animal dermal closure
- Layered or continuous suturing techniques
- General veterinary surgery
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8843, is engineered for dependable soft tissue and dermal approximation in animal health procedures where enhanced tensile strength and extended reach are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound stability.
The USP 2-0 diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for moderate to high-tension soft tissue closure in veterinary applications. The extended 90 cm strand length supports efficient layered or continuous suturing techniques during animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied double-armed with two V-7 TAPERCUT needles (26 mm). The TAPERCUT configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of dense or fibrous tissue while maintaining stability and accuracy. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 2-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- Double-armed configuration (2 × V-7 needles)
- 26 mm TAPERCUT needles
- Suitable for dense or fibrous tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8843
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 2-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: V-7 (×2)
- Needle Length: 26 mm
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary soft tissue approximation
- Animal dermal closure
- Moderate to high-tension wound repair
- General veterinary surgery
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8849, is engineered for reliable soft tissue and dermal approximation in animal health procedures where precision and long-term tensile stability are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 3-0 diameter delivers balanced tensile performance suitable for veterinary skin and moderate-tension soft tissue closure. The extended 90 cm strand length offers increased reach and flexibility for layered or continuous suturing techniques in animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied double-armed with two CC-30 TAPERCUT needles (31 mm). The TAPERCUT configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of slightly resistant or fibrous tissue while maintaining stability and precision. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 3-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- Double-armed configuration (2 × CC-30 needles)
- 31 mm TAPERCUT needles
- Controlled penetration of fibrous tissue
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8849
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 3-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CC-30 (×2)
- Needle Length: 31 mm
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary soft tissue approximation
- Animal dermal closure
- Moderate-tension wound repair
- Layered or continuous suturing techniques
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing