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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 USP 6 violet suture is supplied in a 30 inch (76 cm) length and is armed with a single-armed V-40 needle. The V-40 needle design supports controlled tissue penetration and reliable handling, making it suitable for precise placement in fine soft tissue and vascular applications.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and predictable tensile strength retention during early wound healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: V140G
- GTIN: 30705031105885
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 6
- Length: 30 in (76 cm)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: V-40
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Fine soft tissue approximation
- Vascular and delicate tissue procedures
- General surgical applications
- Procedures requiring precise needle control
This USP 2-0 violet suture is supplied in a 90 cm (36 inch) length and is double-armed with SH PLUS needles. The SH PLUS needle design provides enhanced sharpness and controlled penetration, supporting precise placement and reduced tissue trauma in a wide range of general and soft tissue surgical procedures.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and predictable tensile strength retention during early wound healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional hospital and surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: V528H
- GTIN: 30705031108480
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 90 cm (36 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Double-armed
- Needle Type: SH PLUS
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General surgical procedures
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- Procedures requiring enhanced needle sharpness
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated to improve handling characteristics while minimising tissue drag during placement.
This USP 7-0 violet suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is double-armed with two 6.5 mm reverse spatula needles featuring a 3/8 circle curvature. The reverse spatula needle design is specifically engineered for precise passage through delicate, layered tissues, allowing controlled dissection and accurate suture placement with minimal trauma, particularly in ophthalmic and fine microsurgical applications.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, providing predictable and gradual loss of tensile strength as healing progresses while maintaining reliable wound support. The braided construction ensures smooth handling and secure knot performance. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL (Coated)
- Product Code: V546G
- GTIN: 30705031108503
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Coating: Yes
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 7-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Double-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Spatula
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Needle Size: 6.5 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Microsurgical procedures
- Ultra-fine tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring minimal tissue trauma
This USP 3-0 violet suture is supplied in a 70 cm (27 inch) length and is double-armed with RB-1 PLUS needles. The RB-1 PLUS needle design offers enhanced sharpness and controlled penetration, supporting precise placement and reliable performance in soft tissue and general surgical closure.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and predictable tensile strength retention during early wound healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional hospital and surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: V667H
- GTIN: 30705031109166
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 70 cm (27 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Double-armed
- Needle Type: RB-1 PLUS
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General surgical procedures
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- Procedures requiring enhanced needle sharpness
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated to improve handling characteristics while reducing tissue drag during passage.
This USP 4-0 violet suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is armed with a single-armed Taper Point needle designated M1.5. The taper point needle is designed to separate tissue fibres rather than cut them, enabling smooth, atraumatic passage through soft tissues and supporting precise placement during routine surgical closure.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, providing predictable and gradual loss of tensile strength as wound healing progresses while minimising tissue reaction. The braided construction ensures excellent handling and dependable knot security. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL (Coated)
- Product Code: V7350G
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Coating: Yes
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point
- Needle Size: M1.5
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General surgical procedures
- Routine wound closure
- Procedures requiring atraumatic needle passage
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated to enhance handling characteristics while minimising tissue drag during placement in delicate surgical fields.
This USP 10-0 violet suture is supplied in a 10 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 6.5 mm CS Ultima Conventional needle featuring a 3/8 circle curvature. The CS Ultima needle is engineered for exceptional sharpness and control, enabling precise penetration and accurate placement in extremely fine and delicate tissues.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, providing predictable and gradual loss of tensile strength as healing progresses while minimising tissue reaction. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for specialist hospital and microsurgical clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL (Coated)
- Product Code: V960G
- GTIN: 30705031051328
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Coating: Yes
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 10-0
- Length: 10 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: CS Ultima Conventional
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Needle Size: 6.5 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Advanced microsurgical procedures
- Ophthalmic and ultra-fine tissue surgery
- Precision soft tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring exceptional needle control
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated with an antibacterial agent (triclosan) to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture surface, helping reduce the risk of surgical site infection.
This USP 2-0 violet suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 26 mm Taper Point Plus needle with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed for smooth, atraumatic tissue penetration while maintaining excellent control during soft tissue closure.
VICRYL PLUS sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and predictable tensile strength retention during early wound healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional hospital and surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP317H
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point Plus
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 26 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- General and abdominal surgery
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated with an antibacterial agent (triclosan) to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture surface, helping reduce the risk of surgical site infection.
This USP 0 violet suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and is double-armed with CT needles. The CT needle design supports controlled tissue penetration and reliable handling, enabling accurate bilateral placement during soft tissue closure and general surgical procedures.
VICRYL PLUS sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and predictable tensile strength retention during early wound healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional hospital and surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP318H
- GTIN: 30705031077588
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Double-armed
- Needle Type: CT
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General surgical procedures
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support