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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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Ethicon ETHIBOND™ EXCEL Polyester Sutures are premium non-absorbable, braided sutures designed for superior handling, knot security, and long-term tensile strength in demanding surgical environments.
Manufactured from coated polyester, ETHIBOND™ EXCEL sutures offer excellent tissue support with minimal tissue reactivity, making them ideal for cardiovascular, orthopaedic, and general soft tissue approximation.
This configuration features a USP 2 suture size, 75cm (30 inch) length, and a double-armed MO-6 taper point needle, providing precision placement and strong wound closure in critical procedures.
The distinctive green and white colouring enhances visibility during surgery, improving handling and accuracy.
Key Features:
Non-absorbable braided polyester construction
Coated for smooth passage and reduced tissue drag
High tensile strength for long-term tissue support
Excellent knot security and handling
Minimal tissue reactivity
Specifications:
Brand: Ethicon
Product Line: ETHIBOND™ EXCEL
Material: Coated braided polyester
Absorbability: Non-absorbable
USP Size: 2
Length: 75cm (30”)
Colour: Green / White
Needle Type: Taper Point
Needle Code: MO-6
Configuration: Double Armed
Sterile: Yes
Box Quantity: 24
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL is a synthetic non absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyester and coated to enhance handling characteristics while delivering reliable knot security and long term tensile strength.
This USP 2 green suture is supplied in a 75 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 40 mm tapercut needle with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to provide sharp, controlled penetration through dense or fibrous tissues with accurate placement.
ETHIBOND EXCEL sutures are intended for permanent tissue approximation, producing minimal tissue reaction while maintaining consistent mechanical performance throughout healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: ETHIBOND EXCEL
- Product Code: 869G
- Suture Material: Polyester
- Antibacterial Coating: None
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 2
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Green
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Tapercut
- Needle Design: Cutting
- Needle Size: 40 mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Closure of dense or fibrous tissues
- Soft tissue approximation
- General and abdominal surgery
- Procedures requiring permanent wound support
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL is a synthetic non absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyester and coated to enhance handling characteristics while providing excellent knot security and long term tensile strength.
This USP 2-0 green suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and is armed with double-armed 254 mm straight trocar point needles, specifically designed to provide strong, direct penetration through very dense, fibrous or thick tissue structures where conventional needles may be insufficient.
ETHIBOND EXCEL sutures are intended for permanent tissue approximation, producing minimal tissue reaction while maintaining consistent mechanical performance throughout healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: ETHIBOND EXCEL
- Product Code: D9816
- Suture Material: Polyester
- Antibacterial Coating: None
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Green
- Needle Configuration: Double-armed
- Needle Type: Trocar point
- Needle Design: Heavy penetration
- Needle Size: 254 mm
- Needle Curvature: Straight
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Orthopaedic and musculoskeletal surgery
- Closure of very dense or fibrous tissues
- Procedures requiring straight, heavy-duty needle penetration
- Situations requiring permanent wound support
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL is a synthetic non absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyester and coated to enhance handling characteristics while providing reliable knot security and long term tensile strength.
This USP 2-0 suture is supplied in a 90 cm (36 inch) length and features a white braided construction for clear visibility against tissue. It is armed with a single SHT-1 taperpoint needle measuring 36 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to pass smoothly through soft tissues while enabling controlled, accurate needle placement.
ETHIBOND EXCEL sutures are intended for permanent tissue approximation where dependable wound support and consistent handling are required. They produce minimal tissue reaction while maintaining stable mechanical performance throughout healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: ETHIBOND EXCEL
- Product Code: E6193G
- Suture Material: Polyester
- Antibacterial Coating: None
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 90 cm (36 in)
- Colour: White
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taperpoint (SHT-1)
- Needle Design: Round-bodied
- Needle Size: 36 mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General and abdominal surgery
- Procedures requiring smooth tissue passage
- Applications requiring permanent wound support
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL is a synthetic non absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyester and coated to enhance handling characteristics while providing reliable knot security and long term tensile strength.
This USP 0 suture is supplied in a 90 cm length and features a white braided construction for clear visibility against tissue. It is armed with a single 22 mm taperpoint needle in a straight (SKI) configuration, designed to pass smoothly through soft tissues while enabling controlled, linear needle placement.
ETHIBOND EXCEL sutures are intended for permanent tissue approximation where dependable wound support and consistent handling are required. They produce minimal tissue reaction while maintaining stable mechanical performance throughout healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: ETHIBOND EXCEL
- Product Code: E6194G
- Suture Material: Polyester
- Antibacterial Coating: None
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: White
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taperpoint
- Needle Design: Round-bodied
- Needle Size: 22 mm
- Needle Curvature: Straight (SKI)
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General and abdominal surgery
- Procedures requiring straight needle access
- Applications requiring permanent wound support
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code 2881G, is designed for microsurgical procedures requiring ultra-fine precision and minimal tissue trauma. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides exceptionally smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile support in delicate surgical fields.
The USP 11-0 size is intended for ophthalmic, vascular and other microsurgical applications where extremely fine wound approximation is critical. The short 5 inch (13 cm) strand length allows precise handling in confined operative areas.
2881G is supplied single-armed with one BV50-3 taper point needle measuring approximately 6.5 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The taper point design enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue, supporting highly controlled microsurgical closure.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring ultra-fine non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 11-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 5 in (13 cm) short strand length
- • Black colour for visual contrast
- • Single-armed BV50-3 taper point needle
- • Approx. 6.5 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Excellent knot security in micro-closures
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: 2881G
- GTIN: 30705031004195
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 11-0
- Length: 5 in (13 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: BV50-3 Taper Point (single-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 6.5 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Vascular and microvascular procedures
- • Extremely delicate tissue approximation
- • Specialist microsurgical wound closure
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code 7060G, is designed for highly delicate tissue approximation where ultra-fine precision and minimal tissue trauma are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides exceptionally smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile support.
The USP 10-0 size is intended for ophthalmic, vascular and microvascular procedures requiring extremely fine wound approximation. The short 6 inch (15 cm) strand length allows precise handling in confined surgical fields.
7060G is supplied single-armed with one CS140-6 taper point needle measuring approximately 6.5 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue, supporting controlled microsurgical closure.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring ultra-fine non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 10-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 6 in (15 cm) short strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Single-armed CS140-6 taper point needle
- • Approx. 6.5 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Excellent knot security in micro-closures
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: 7060G
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 10-0
- Length: 6 in (15 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: CS140-6 Taper Point (single-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 6.5 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Vascular and microvascular procedures
- • Extremely delicate tissue approximation
- • Specialist microsurgical wound closure
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Ligature, product code F6364G, is designed for secure ligation and soft tissue approximation where dependable tensile strength and smooth handling are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides minimal tissue reactivity, smooth passage and reliable long-term support.
The USP 2-0 (Metric 3) size delivers strong tensile performance suitable for vessel ligation and general soft tissue procedures requiring durable approximation. The 50 cm strand length allows flexible handling and controlled knot tying across a wide range of surgical environments.
F6364G is supplied needleless (NN), making it ideal for ligation applications where a separate needle is not required. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional hospital and surgical settings requiring dependable non-absorbable ligature material.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 2-0 (Metric 3) suture size
- • 50 cm strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced visibility
- • Needleless (NN) ligature
- • Smooth tissue passage with minimal drag
- • Excellent knot security and long-term tensile strength
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: F6364G
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 2-0 (Metric 3)
- Length: 50 cm
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: Needleless (NN)
- Needle Length: N/A
- Needle Curvature: N/A
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Vessel ligation
- • General surgical ligatures
- • Soft tissue approximation
- • Applications requiring permanent non-absorbable support