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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 ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Ligature, product code F6365G, is designed for secure vessel ligation and soft tissue control where high tensile strength and dependable knot security are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides smooth handling, minimal tissue reactivity and reliable long-term support.
The USP 1 (Metric 4) size delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for larger vessel ligation and high-tension soft tissue applications. The 50 cm strand length offers flexibility and controlled knot tying across a wide range of surgical environments.
F6365G is supplied needleless (NN), making it ideal for ligation procedures 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 1 (Metric 4) high tensile strength ligature
- • 50 cm strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced visibility
- • Needleless (NN) configuration
- • Smooth passage with minimal drag
- • Excellent knot security and long-term durability
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: F6365G
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 1 (Metric 4)
- 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
- • Larger vessel ligation
- • General surgical ligatures
- • High-tension soft tissue control
- • Applications requiring permanent non-absorbable support
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Ligature, product code F6366G, is designed for high-tension vessel ligation and soft tissue control where maximum tensile strength and secure knot performance are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides smooth handling, minimal tissue reactivity and dependable long-term support.
The USP 2 (Metric 5) size delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for large vessel ligation and demanding surgical applications. The 50 cm strand length allows flexible handling and controlled knot tying in hospital and general surgical environments.
F6366G is supplied needleless (NN), making it ideal for ligation procedures where a separate needle is not required. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional clinical settings requiring strong, permanent non-absorbable ligature material.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 2 (Metric 5) high tensile strength ligature
- • 50 cm strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced visibility
- • Needleless (NN) configuration
- • Smooth passage with minimal drag
- • Excellent knot security and long-term durability
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: F6366G
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 2 (Metric 5)
- 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
- • Large vessel ligation
- • High-tension soft tissue control
- • General and abdominal surgery
- • Applications requiring strong permanent non-absorbable support
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code U7000, 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 12 inch (30 cm) strand length allows precise handling in controlled microsurgical environments.
U7000 is supplied double-armed (D/A) with two CS160-6 taper point needles, each measuring approximately 6.5 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue, supporting accurate bilateral or symmetrical microsurgical closure.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical settings requiring ultra-fine non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 10-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 12 in (30 cm) strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Double-armed configuration
- • Two CS160-6 taper point needles
- • Approx. 6.5 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: U7000
- GTIN: 30705031000098
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 10-0
- Length: 12 in (30 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: CS160-6 Taper Point (double-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
- • Bilateral or symmetrical microsurgical closure
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code U7003, is designed for ultra-fine tissue approximation where exceptional precision and minimal tissue trauma are critical. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides extremely smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile strength.
The USP 10-0 size is intended for ophthalmic, vascular and other microsurgical procedures requiring highly delicate wound closure. The 12 inch (30 cm) strand length allows precise control within confined surgical fields.
U7003 is supplied double-armed (D/A) with two CS140-6 taper point needles, each measuring approximately 6.5 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue and supports balanced, symmetrical microsurgical closure.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable micro-closure performance.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 10-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 12 in (30 cm) strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Double-armed configuration
- • Two CS140-6 taper point needles
- • Approx. 6.5 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: U7003
- GTIN: 30705031202232
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 10-0
- Length: 12 in (30 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: CS140-6 Taper Point (double-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 6.5 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Microvascular procedures
- • Extremely delicate tissue approximation
- • Bilateral or symmetrical microsurgical closure
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code U7013, is designed for ultra-fine tissue approximation where exceptional precision and minimal tissue trauma are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides extremely smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile strength.
The USP 10-0 size is intended for ophthalmic and microvascular procedures requiring highly delicate wound closure. The short 6 inch (15 cm) strand length allows precise control in confined microsurgical fields.
U7013 is supplied single-armed (S/A) 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 and supports controlled microsurgical approximation.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable micro-closure performance.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 10-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 6 in (15 cm) strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Single-armed configuration
- • CS140-6 taper point needle
- • Approx. 6.5 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: U7013
- 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
- • Microvascular procedures
- • Extremely delicate tissue approximation
- • Specialist microsurgical wound closure
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code U7061, is designed for ultra-fine tissue approximation where exceptional precision and minimal tissue trauma are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides extremely smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile strength.
The USP 10-0 size is intended for ophthalmic and microvascular procedures requiring highly delicate wound closure. The 12 inch (30 cm) strand length allows precise control within confined microsurgical environments.
U7061 is supplied single-armed (S/A) 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 accurate microsurgical approximation.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical settings requiring dependable non-absorbable micro-closure performance.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 10-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 12 in (30 cm) strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Single-armed configuration
- • CS140-6 taper point needle
- • Approx. 6.5 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: U7061
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 10-0
- Length: 12 in (30 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
- • Microvascular procedures
- • Extremely delicate tissue approximation
- • Specialist microsurgical wound closure
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code W1719, is designed for ultra-fine tissue approximation where exceptional precision and minimal tissue trauma are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides extremely smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile strength.
The USP 10-0 size is intended for ophthalmic and microvascular procedures requiring highly delicate wound closure. The 12 inch (30 cm) strand length allows precise control within confined microsurgical fields.
W1719 is supplied double-armed (D/A) with two TG175-8 taper point needles, each measuring approximately 8 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue and supports balanced, symmetrical microsurgical approximation.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable micro-closure performance.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 10-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 12 in (30 cm) strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Double-armed configuration
- • Two TG175-8 taper point needles
- • Approx. 8 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: W1719
- GTIN: 30705031125586
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 10-0
- Length: 12 in (30 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: TG175-8 Taper Point (double-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 8 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Microvascular procedures
- • Extremely delicate tissue approximation
- • Symmetrical microsurgical closure
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code W1721, is designed for ultra-fine tissue approximation where exceptional precision and minimal tissue trauma are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides extremely smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile strength.
The USP 10-0 size is intended for ophthalmic and microvascular procedures requiring highly delicate wound closure. The short 6 inch (15 cm) strand length allows precise control within confined microsurgical fields.
W1721 is supplied single-armed (S/A) with one TG160-8 taper point needle measuring approximately 8 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue and supports controlled microsurgical approximation.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable micro-closure performance.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 10-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 6 in (15 cm) strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Single-armed configuration
- • TG160-8 taper point needle
- • Approx. 8 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: W1721
- GTIN: 30705031125609
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 10-0
- Length: 6 in (15 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: TG160-8 Taper Point (single-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 8 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Microvascular procedures
- • Extremely delicate tissue approximation
- • Specialist microsurgical wound closure