Collection details
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.
Order online with fast UK dispatch and competitive trade pricing from SutureVet.
529 products
Sort by:
529 products
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 violet suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 22 mm Taper Point Plus needle with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed for smooth, atraumatic tissue penetration while maintaining excellent control during fine 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: W9113
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point Plus
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 22 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Fine soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- Plastic and general 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 5-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 13 mm reverse cutting Prime needle with a 3/8 circle curvature, designed for exceptional precision and clean incision in delicate skin and fine soft tissues where control is critical.
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: W9501T
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 5-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse cutting Prime
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 13 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Fine skin closure
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- Plastic and dermatological 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 4-0 violet suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 13 mm straight reverse cutting needle, designed to deliver sharp, controlled penetration with excellent precision for superficial or easily accessible tissues requiring cutting efficiency.
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: W9711
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse cutting
- Needle Curvature: Straight
- Needle Size: 13 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Superficial tissue closure
- Procedures requiring straight cutting needles
- 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 5-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 13 mm reverse cutting Prime needle with a 3/8 circle curvature, designed to deliver clean incision, excellent control and reliable performance 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, making it ideal for high-volume hospital and clinical use.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: W9832T
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 5-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse cutting Prime
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 13 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Skin closure
- Fine soft tissue approximation
- General and minor 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 5-0 violet suture is supplied in a 70 cm (27 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed TF-1 PLUS taper point needle measuring 17 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth, atraumatic penetration for precise soft tissue and superficial 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: VCP133H
- GTIN: 30705031076673
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 5-0
- Length: 70 cm (27 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point TF-1 PLUS
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 17 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Superficial soft tissue approximation
- Skin closure
- Plastic and reconstructive 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 4-0 violet suture is supplied in a 45 cm (18 inch) length and is provided in a single-armed DA VB configuration, designed to deliver smooth, controlled penetration for precise soft tissue approximation and 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: VCP18531H
- GTIN: 30705031205868
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 45 cm (18 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed (DA VB configuration)
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Superficial soft tissue approximation
- Skin closure
- Plastic and reconstructive 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 5-0 violet suture is supplied in a 45 cm (18 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed FS-2 taper point needle measuring 19 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth, atraumatic penetration for precise soft tissue and superficial 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: VCP391H
- GTIN: 30705031052912
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 5-0
- Length: 45 cm (18 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point FS-2
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 19 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
Clinical Applications
- Superficial soft tissue approximation
- Skin closure
- Plastic and reconstructive 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 4-0 violet suture is supplied in a 70 cm (27 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed FS-1 taper point needle measuring 24 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth, atraumatic penetration for precise soft tissue and superficial 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: VCP451H
- GTIN: 30705031053339
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 70 cm (27 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point FS-1
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 24 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
Clinical Applications
- Superficial soft tissue approximation
- Skin closure
- Plastic and reconstructive procedures
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support