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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 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 0 violet suture is supplied in a 70 cm (27 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed CTX taper cut needle, designed to deliver controlled penetration through dense or fibrous tissue while maintaining precision and secure wound 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: VCP364H
- GTIN: 30705031052776
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 0
- Length: 70 cm (27 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Cut CTX
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
Clinical Applications
- Closure of dense or fibrous tissue
- General soft tissue approximation
- Gastrointestinal procedures
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support
Ethicon STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus is a synthetic absorbable monofilament barbed surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan antibacterial technology. It is engineered with a spiral knotless design to enable continuous tissue approximation without the need for knot tying.
The spiral barbed configuration distributes tension evenly along the wound line, maintaining consistent approximation and helping reduce operative time. The monofilament construction allows smooth passage through tissue with minimal drag.
This USP 3-0 suture is supplied in a 30cm length, undyed, and fitted with one 24mm 3/8 circle Reverse Cutting PRIME needle. The PRIME needle design delivers enhanced cutting precision and controlled penetration, making it particularly suitable for skin and tougher soft tissue closure.
STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus offers predictable absorption, dependable handling and antibacterial protection in professional surgical environments. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus
- Product Code: SXMP1B101
- GTIN: 30705031236770
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25 (triclosan-coated)
- Filament Structure: Monofilament, barbed
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 30 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting PRIME
- Needle Size: 24 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Continuous wound closure
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- General surgical procedures requiring knotless suturing with antibacterial protection
Ethicon STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus is a synthetic absorbable monofilament barbed surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan antibacterial technology. It is engineered with a spiral knotless design to provide continuous tissue approximation without the need for knot tying.
The spiral barbed configuration distributes tension evenly along the wound line, maintaining consistent closure while helping reduce operative time. The monofilament structure ensures smooth tissue passage with minimal drag.
This USP 3-0 suture is supplied in a 45cm length, undyed, and fitted with one 24mm 3/8 circle Reverse Cutting PRIME needle. The PRIME needle design provides enhanced cutting precision and controlled penetration, making it suitable for skin and tougher soft tissue closure.
STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus offers predictable absorption, dependable handling and antibacterial protection in professional surgical environments. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus
- Product Code: SXMP1B102
- GTIN: 30705031236619
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25 (triclosan-coated)
- Filament Structure: Monofilament, barbed
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting PRIME
- Needle Size: 24 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Continuous wound closure
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- General surgical procedures requiring knotless suturing with antibacterial protection
Ethicon STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus is a synthetic absorbable monofilament barbed surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan antibacterial technology. It is engineered with a spiral knotless design to provide continuous tissue approximation without the need for knot tying.
The spiral barbed configuration distributes tension evenly along the wound line, maintaining consistent tissue approximation while helping to reduce operative time. The monofilament structure ensures smooth passage through tissue with minimal drag.
This USP 3-0 suture is supplied in a 60cm length, undyed, and fitted with one 24mm 3/8 circle Reverse Cutting PRIME needle. The PRIME needle design delivers enhanced cutting precision and controlled penetration, making it suitable for skin and tougher soft tissue closure.
STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus offers predictable absorption, dependable handling and antibacterial protection in professional surgical environments. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus
- Product Code: SXMP1B103
- GTIN: 30705031236626
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25 (triclosan-coated)
- Filament Structure: Monofilament, barbed
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 60 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting PRIME
- Needle Size: 24 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Continuous wound closure
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- General surgical procedures requiring knotless suturing with antibacterial protection
Ethicon STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus is a synthetic absorbable monofilament barbed surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan antibacterial technology. It is engineered with a spiral knotless design to provide continuous tissue approximation without the need for knot tying.
The spiral barbed configuration distributes tension evenly along the wound line, maintaining consistent tissue approximation while helping to reduce operative time. The monofilament structure ensures smooth passage through tissue with minimal drag.
This USP 3-0 suture is supplied in a 70cm length, undyed, and fitted with one 24mm 3/8 circle Reverse Cutting PRIME needle. The PRIME needle design delivers enhanced cutting precision and controlled penetration, making it suitable for skin and tougher soft tissue closure.
STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus offers predictable absorption, dependable handling and antibacterial protection in professional surgical environments. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus
- Product Code: SXMP1B104
- GTIN: 30705031236671
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25 (triclosan-coated)
- Filament Structure: Monofilament, barbed
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting PRIME
- Needle Size: 24 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Continuous wound closure
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- General surgical procedures requiring knotless suturing with antibacterial protection
Ethicon STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus is a synthetic absorbable monofilament barbed surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan antibacterial technology. It is engineered with a spiral knotless design to provide continuous tissue approximation without the need for knot tying.
The barbed configuration evenly distributes tension along the wound, maintaining consistent approximation while eliminating knots and reducing operative time. The monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage with minimal drag.
This variant is supplied in USP 3-0, 30cm length, undyed, and fitted with one 19mm 3/8 circle Reverse Cutting PRIME needle. The reverse cutting PRIME needle offers enhanced cutting precision and controlled penetration, making it ideal for skin closure and tougher soft tissues.
STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus provides predictable absorption, dependable handling and antibacterial protection in surgical environments. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus
- Product Code: SXMP1B106
- GTIN: 30705031236688
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25 (triclosan-coated)
- Filament Structure: Monofilament, barbed
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 30 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting PRIME
- Needle Size: 19 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Continuous wound closure
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- General surgical procedures requiring knotless suturing with antibacterial protection
Ethicon STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus is a synthetic absorbable monofilament barbed surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan antibacterial technology. It is engineered with a spiral knotless design to provide continuous tissue approximation without the need for knot tying.
The spiral barbed configuration distributes tension evenly along the wound line, maintaining consistent approximation while helping to reduce operative time. The monofilament construction allows smooth passage through tissue with minimal drag.
This USP 3-0 suture is supplied in a 45cm length, undyed, and fitted with one 19mm 3/8 circle Reverse Cutting PRIME needle. The PRIME needle delivers enhanced cutting precision and controlled penetration, making it particularly suitable for skin and tougher soft tissue closure.
STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus provides predictable absorption, dependable handling and antibacterial protection in professional surgical environments. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus
- Product Code: SXMP1B107
- GTIN: 30705031236596
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25 (triclosan-coated)
- Filament Structure: Monofilament, barbed
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting PRIME
- Needle Size: 19 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Continuous wound closure
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- General surgical procedures requiring knotless suturing with antibacterial protection
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 4-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 22 mm tapercut needle with a 1/2 circle curvature, combining the penetration efficiency of a cutting tip with the tissue-sparing benefits of a taper body for controlled 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: VCP231H
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Tapercut
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 22 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- Abdominal and general surgery
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support