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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 W8851, is engineered for dependable 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-40 TAPERCUT needles (40 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-40 needles)
- 40 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: W8851
- 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-40 (×2)
- Needle Length: 40 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
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8868T, is engineered for reliable skin and soft tissue 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 6-0 diameter offers refined handling characteristics suitable for delicate veterinary dermal and soft tissue layers requiring controlled tension. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during precise animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with a P-1 PRIME™ reverse cutting needle (11 mm). The PRIME™ reverse cutting geometry enhances needle strength and reduces tissue cut-through risk, supporting sharp and controlled dermal penetration. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 6-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- P-1 PRIME™ needle
- 11 mm reverse cutting needle
- Designed for dermal tissue penetration in animals
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8868T
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 6-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: P-1 PRIME™
- Needle Length: 11 mm
- Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting Prime
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary dermal closure
- Animal soft tissue approximation
- General veterinary surgery
- Procedures requiring sharp reverse cutting penetration
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8870T, is engineered for fine soft tissue and dermal approximation where precision handling and permanent wound support are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and long-term tensile stability.
The USP 6-0 (Metric 0.7) diameter offers refined performance suitable for delicate tissue layers requiring controlled tension. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during precise surgical procedures.
This suture is fitted with a P-6 PRIME™ reverse cutting needle. The PRIME™ reverse cutting geometry enhances needle strength and reduces tissue cut-through risk, supporting sharp and controlled penetration of skin and tougher dermal layers. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 6-0 (Metric 0.7) surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- P-6 PRIME™ needle
- Reverse cutting needle configuration
- Designed for dermal tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8870T
- Product Group: Non-Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 6-0 (Metric 0.7)
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Needle Name: P-6
- Needle Point Type: PRIME™ Reverse Cutting
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fine dermal wound closure
- Skin approximation
- Delicate soft tissue repair
- Plastic and reconstructive procedures
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8873T, is engineered for reliable dermal and soft tissue approximation where controlled penetration and long-term tensile strength are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound stability.
The USP 6-0 diameter offers refined handling characteristics suitable for delicate skin and soft tissue closure. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during precise surgical procedures.
This suture is fitted with a PC-3 PRIME™ conventional cutting needle (16 mm). The conventional cutting configuration enables sharp penetration of skin and tougher tissue layers, while PRIME™ geometry enhances needle strength and stability during passage. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 6-0 surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- PC-3 PRIME™ needle
- 16 mm conventional cutting needle
- Designed for dermal and tougher tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8873T
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 6-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PC-3 PRIME™
- Needle Length: 16 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting (PC)
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
- Suitable For
- Skin closure
- Fine dermal wound approximation
- Delicate soft tissue repair
- Plastic and reconstructive procedures
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8881T, is engineered for reliable dermal and soft tissue 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 5-0 diameter offers refined handling characteristics suitable for delicate veterinary skin and soft tissue layers requiring controlled tension. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during precise animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with a PC-25 PRIME™ conventional cutting needle (26 mm). The conventional cutting configuration enables sharp penetration of tougher dermal tissue, while PRIME™ geometry enhances needle strength and stability during placement. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 5-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- PC-25 PRIME™ needle
- 26 mm conventional cutting needle
- Designed for dermal tissue penetration in animals
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8881T
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 5-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PC-25 PRIME™
- Needle Length: 26 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting (PC)
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary skin closure
- Animal soft tissue approximation
- General veterinary surgery
- Procedures requiring sharp dermal penetration
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8886T, is engineered for reliable dermal and soft tissue 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 6-0 diameter offers refined handling characteristics suitable for delicate veterinary skin and soft tissue layers requiring controlled tension. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during precise animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with a PC-25 PRIME™ conventional cutting needle (26.2 mm). The conventional cutting configuration enables sharp penetration of tougher dermal tissue, while PRIME™ geometry enhances needle strength and stability during placement. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 6-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- PC-25 PRIME™ needle
- 26.2 mm conventional cutting needle
- Designed for dermal tissue penetration in animals
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8886T
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 6-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PC-25 PRIME™
- Needle Length: 26.2 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting (PC)
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary skin closure
- Animal soft tissue approximation
- General veterinary surgery
- Procedures requiring sharp dermal penetration
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8935, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures requiring long-term tensile stability and minimal tissue reaction. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE delivers smooth tissue passage, consistent handling and permanent wound support.
The USP 4-0 diameter provides balanced strength and control, making it suitable for delicate veterinary dermal and soft tissue layers requiring secure approximation without excessive bulk. The 90 cm strand length supports efficient suturing techniques and controlled placement during animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with a V-5 tapercut needle (17 mm). The tapercut configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, allowing precise penetration of fibrous or moderately dense tissue while minimising unnecessary trauma. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring reliable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 4-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- V-5 needle
- 17 mm tapercut needle
- Designed for controlled penetration in animal tissue
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8935
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 4-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: V-5
- Needle Length: 17 mm
- Needle Point Type: Tapercut
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary skin closure
- Animal soft tissue approximation
- Small animal surgical procedures
- Fibrous tissue requiring controlled penetration
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8976, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures where long-term tensile strength and minimal tissue reaction are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, consistent handling and permanent wound support.
The USP 3-0 diameter provides balanced tensile performance suitable for veterinary dermal and soft tissue layers requiring reliable approximation and secure knot integrity. The 90 cm strand length supports controlled placement and continuous suturing techniques during general and advanced animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with a V-7 tapercut needle (26 mm). The tapercut configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling precise penetration of fibrous or moderately dense animal tissue while reducing unnecessary trauma. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring reliable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 3-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- V-7 needle
- 26 mm tapercut needle
- Designed for controlled penetration in animal tissue
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8976
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 3-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: V-7
- 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 skin closure
- Animal soft tissue approximation
- General veterinary surgery
- Fibrous tissue requiring controlled penetration
- Procedures requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
