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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 Surgical Suture, product code W8937, is engineered for reliable soft tissue approximation where long-term tensile strength and minimal tissue reactivity are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, consistent handling and permanent wound support.
The USP 2-0 diameter provides substantial tensile performance suitable for fascia, fibrous tissue and general soft tissue closure requiring secure knot integrity. The 90 cm strand length supports controlled placement and continuous suturing techniques during a wide range of 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, enabling precise penetration of dense or fibrous tissue while reducing unnecessary trauma. Constructed from durable 4310 alloy, the needle offers strength, stability and resistance to bending during placement.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 2-0 surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- V-5 needle
- 17 mm tapercut needle
- 4310 needle alloy construction
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Long-term tensile strength
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8937
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 2-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Bi-directional
- Needle Name: V-5
- Needle Length: 17 mm
- Needle Point Type: Tapercut
- Needle Alloy: 4310
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Fascial closure
- Fibrous tissue repair
- Continuous suturing techniques
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable support
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8977, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation where long-term tensile strength and minimal tissue reactivity are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE delivers smooth tissue passage, consistent handling and permanent wound support.
The USP 2-0 diameter provides substantial tensile performance suitable for fascia and fibrous tissue closure requiring secure knot integrity and durable approximation. The 90 cm strand length supports controlled placement and continuous suturing techniques across a wide range of general surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with a V-7 tapercut needle. The tapercut configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of dense or fibrous tissue while minimising unnecessary trauma. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 2-0 surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- V-7 needle
- Tapercut needle configuration
- Designed for 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: W8977
- Category: Wound Closure
- Product Group: NonAbsorbable Sutures
- Suture Size: USP 2-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Needle Name: V-7
- Needle Point Type: Tapercut
- Pledget: No
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Fascial closure
- Fibrous tissue repair
- Continuous suturing techniques
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable support
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code X1295H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation where long-term tensile strength and minimal tissue reactivity are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, consistent handling and permanent wound support.
The USP 3-0 diameter delivers balanced tensile performance suitable for general soft tissue layers requiring secure knot integrity and controlled approximation. The extended 120 cm strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and precise placement during procedures requiring longer running closure.
This suture is supplied with a JMH-1 taperpoint flat needle. The taperpoint flat configuration is designed to provide smooth tissue penetration while offering enhanced needle stability and control, particularly in delicate soft tissue applications. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 3-0 surgical diameter
- 120 cm strand length
- JMH-1 taperpoint flat needle
- Smooth tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Long-term tensile strength
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: X1295H
- Category: Wound Closure
- Product Group: NonAbsorbable Sutures
- Suture Size: USP 3-0
- Length: 120 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Needle Name: JMH-1
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint Flat
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Cardiovascular procedures
- Vascular closure
- Continuous suturing techniques
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable support
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP1013H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus provides smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound support.
Incorporating antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in veterinary surgical environments. The USP 5-0 diameter offers refined tensile performance suitable for delicate veterinary dermal and soft tissue closure requiring secure approximation and precise handling.
The 70 cm strand length supports controlled placement and meticulous suturing techniques. This suture is supplied with a C-1 taperpoint needle (13 mm), enabling smooth penetration of delicate animal tissue while minimising trauma and maintaining needle stability.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Antibacterial suture technology
- USP 5-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- C-1 taperpoint needle
- 13 mm needle length
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Prolonged wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP1013H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 5-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: C-1
- Needle Length: 13 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary dermal closure
- Small animal soft tissue approximation
- General veterinary surgery
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support
- Applications where antibacterial suture protection is desired
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP1712H, is engineered for refined soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus provides smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound stability.
Incorporating antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 6-0 diameter delivers delicate tensile performance suitable for fine soft tissue layers requiring secure approximation and precise handling.
The 70 cm strand length supports controlled placement and meticulous suturing techniques in delicate operative fields. This suture is supplied with a CC175-8 tapercut needle (9.3 mm). The tapercut configuration combines a tapered body with a fine cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of dense or fibrous tissue while minimising trauma and maintaining needle stability.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Antibacterial suture technology
- USP 6-0 surgical diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- CC175-8 tapercut needle
- 9.3 mm needle length
- Designed for precise penetration of dense tissue
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP1712H
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 6-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Bi-directional
- Needle Name: CC175-8
- Needle Length: 9.3 mm
- Needle Point Type: Tapercut (CC)
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fine soft tissue approximation
- Plastic and reconstructive procedures
- Delicate layered closure
- Procedures involving fibrous tissue
- Applications requiring prolonged absorbable support with antibacterial protection
This PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9091H, is designed for fine soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS™ Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in surgical environments.
The USP 6-0 diameter provides precise tensile control suitable for delicate tissue layers where minimal trauma and accurate placement are essential. The monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and dependable knot integrity.
Each suture features a 45 cm strand length, supporting controlled handling in confined or precise operative fields. This variant is supplied with a BV175-6 needle, engineered for refined penetration performance in delicate soft tissues, enabling accurate approximation with minimal disruption.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS™ Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical wound healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 6-0 fine surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- BV175-6 needle configuration
- Violet suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS™ Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9091H
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 6-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Needle Name: BV175-6
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fine soft tissue approximation
- Delicate dermal and subcutaneous closure
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Applications where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
- Surgical settings requiring precise needle control
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9100H, is engineered for delicate soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in veterinary surgical settings.
The USP 6-0 diameter provides precise tensile control suitable for fine tissue layers and small anatomical structures in companion animal surgery. The monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and consistent knot security.
Each suture features a 45 cm strand length, supporting controlled placement in confined operative fields. Supplied with an RB-2 taper point needle (13 mm), the taper point design separates tissue fibres rather than cutting them, promoting atraumatic penetration and precise approximation in delicate tissues.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional veterinary and animal health surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 6-0 fine veterinary diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- RB-2 taper point needle
- 13 mm needle length
- Violet suture for enhanced visibility
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9100H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 6-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: RB-2
- Needle Length: 13 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fine soft tissue approximation in companion animals
- Delicate subcutaneous and internal closure
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Veterinary surgery requiring atraumatic taper point penetration
- Applications where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9102H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in veterinary surgical environments.
The USP 4-0 diameter provides balanced tensile performance suitable for dermal and general soft tissue closure in companion animal surgery. The monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and reliable knot security.
Each suture features a 45 cm strand length, supporting controlled handling within standard operative fields. Supplied with an RB-2 taper point needle (13 mm), the taper point design enables atraumatic penetration by separating tissue fibres rather than cutting them, promoting precise approximation with minimal trauma.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional veterinary and animal health surgical settings requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 4-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- RB-2 taper point needle
- 13 mm needle length
- Violet suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9102H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: RB-2
- Needle Length: 13 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Companion animal dermal and soft tissue closure
- Subcutaneous approximation
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Veterinary surgery requiring atraumatic taper point penetration
- Applications where antibacterial suture technology is indicated