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SutureVet's antibacterial veterinary sutures incorporate antimicrobial technology directly into the suture material, providing an additional layer of protection against surgical site infection (SSI) throughout the critical early healing period. As SSI remains one of the most significant post-operative complications in veterinary surgery, antibacterial sutures represent an evidence-based strategy for reducing infection risk in high-risk patients and procedures.
Our antibacterial suture range features sutures coated or impregnated with triclosan, a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that inhibits bacterial colonisation of the suture strand — the primary site of biofilm formation and infection seeding in surgical wounds. Available in both absorbable and non-absorbable constructions, monofilament and braided, our antibacterial range covers the most commonly performed veterinary surgical procedures across all species.
Antibacterial sutures are particularly recommended for contaminated or dirty wounds, immunocompromised patients, prolonged surgical procedures, and implant surgery where infection risk is elevated. All products are supplied sterile and individually packaged from ISO-certified manufacturers trusted by veterinary surgeons across the UK.
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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 undyed suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 60 mm straight reverse cutting needle, designed for procedures requiring linear access and direct tissue approach. The straight reverse-cutting geometry allows controlled penetration and excellent handling in skin and firmer soft tissues.
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: W9713
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse cutting
- Needle Shape: Straight
- Needle Size: 60 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Skin closure with linear access
- Soft tissue approximation
- General and minor surgical procedures
- 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 2-0 violet suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 31 mm Taper Point Plus needle with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed for smooth, atraumatic tissue penetration while maintaining excellent control during deeper 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: W9984
- 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: 31 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- General soft tissue approximation
- Abdominal and general surgery
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS is a sterile, synthetic, absorbable surgical suture composed of polyglactin 910 and coated with the antibacterial agent triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture surface, helping reduce the risk of surgical site infection.
This USP 2-0 (metric 3) violet suture is supplied as eight 45 cm strands per unit in a single-armed configuration, designed for secure soft tissue approximation where antibacterial protection and reliable handling are required.
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 12 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCPM2544G
- GTIN: 30705031202836
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2-0 (Metric 3)
- Length: 8 x 45 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 units
- Clinical Applications
- General soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous closure
- Gastrointestinal procedures
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS is a sterile, synthetic, absorbable surgical suture composed of polyglactin 910 and coated with the antibacterial agent triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture surface, helping reduce the risk of surgical site infection.
This USP 2 undyed suture is supplied in a 90 cm (36 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed CPX taper point needle measuring 48 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth, atraumatic penetration for deep soft tissue approximation and general surgical 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 clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP1069H
- GTIN: 30705031076505
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2
- Length: 90 cm (36 in)
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point CPX
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 48 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Deep soft tissue approximation
- Abdominal wall closure
- General surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS is a sterile, synthetic, absorbable surgical suture composed of polyglactin 910 and coated with the 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 as eight 45 cm (18 inch) strands per unit and is armed with a single-armed V-7 taper point CONTROL RELEASE needle measuring 20 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth, atraumatic penetration while allowing the needle to be detached without cutting.
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 24 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP1775E
- GTIN: 30705031076789
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 8 x 45 cm (18 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed, CONTROL RELEASE
- Needle Type: Taper Point V-7
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 20 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 24 units
- Clinical Applications
- General soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous closure
- Procedures requiring removable needle technology
- Situations requiring antibacterial suture support
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS is a sterile, synthetic, absorbable surgical suture composed of polyglactin 910 and coated with the 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 (27 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed MH-1+ taper point needle measuring 26 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth, atraumatic penetration for secure soft tissue approximation and general surgical 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 clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP2016H
- GTIN: 30705031076802
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 70 cm (27 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point MH-1+
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 26 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- General soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous closure
- Gastrointestinal procedures
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS is a sterile, synthetic, absorbable surgical suture composed of polyglactin 910 and coated with the antibacterial agent triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture surface, helping reduce the risk of surgical site infection.
This USP 3-0 violet suture is supplied in a 120 cm (47 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed SH PLUS taper point needle measuring 26 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth, atraumatic penetration for secure soft tissue approximation and general surgical 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 12 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP2406G
- GTIN: 30705031076949
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 120 cm (47 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point SH PLUS
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 26 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- General soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous closure
- Gastrointestinal procedures
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS is a sterile, synthetic, absorbable surgical suture composed of polyglactin 910 and coated with the 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 as eight 45 cm (18 inch) strands per unit and is armed with a single-armed CT-2 taper point CONTROL RELEASE needle measuring 40 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth, atraumatic penetration while allowing the needle to be detached without cutting.
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 12 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP2544G
- GTIN: 30705031077106
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 8 x 45 cm (18 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed, CONTROL RELEASE
- Needle Type: Taper Point CT-2
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 40 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 units
- Clinical Applications
- Deep soft tissue approximation
- Abdominal wall closure
- Procedures requiring removable needle technology
- Situations requiring antibacterial suture support