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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 4-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 19 mm reverse cutting needle with a 3/8 circle curvature, providing clean incision and excellent control for skin and firmer soft tissue closure where precision is 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 36 for professional hospital and surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP422H
- 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: Reverse cutting
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 19 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Skin closure
- 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 the antibacterial agent triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture surface, helping reduce the risk of surgical site infection.
This USP 3-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 27 inch (68 cm) length and is armed with a single-armed FS-2 needle. The FS-2 reverse cutting needle is designed for controlled penetration of skin and tougher tissues, supporting precise placement and reliable wound edge approximation.
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: VCP423H
- GTIN: 30705031053117
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 27 in (68 cm)
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: FS-2 (reverse cutting)
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Skin closure
- Soft tissue approximation
- General and plastic surgery
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from 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 undyed suture is supplied in a 27 inch (68 cm) length and is armed with a single-armed TF needle. The TF (taper fine) needle is designed for atraumatic passage through delicate soft tissues, allowing precise placement and controlled tissue handling during fine closure 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: VCP433H
- GTIN: 30705031053193
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 5-0
- Length: 27 in (68 cm)
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: TF (taper fine)
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous and mucosal closure
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from 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 undyed suture is supplied in a 70 cm (27 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed RB-2 needle. The RB-2 round-bodied taper point needle is designed for smooth passage through delicate soft tissues, supporting atraumatic penetration and precise placement during fine 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 surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP434H
- GTIN: 30705031053216
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 27 in (70 cm)
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: RB-2 (round bodied taper point)
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- General and plastic surgery
- Subcutaneous and connective tissue closure
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from 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 violet suture is supplied in a 36 inch (90 cm) length and is armed with a single-armed MO-4 needle. The MO-4 taper point needle is designed for smooth passage through soft tissues, supporting controlled penetration, reduced tissue trauma and reliable placement during 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 surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP438H
- GTIN: 30705031078202
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2
- Length: 36 in (90 cm)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: MO-4 (taper point)
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General and abdominal surgery
- Fascial and connective tissue closure
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support
Ethicon STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus is a synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan, engineered with a spiral knotless design for continuous tissue fixation and infection risk reduction.
This USP 3-0 suture is supplied in a 15 cm length and features an undyed monofilament construction to minimise tissue visibility during closure. It is single-armed with one reverse cutting prime needle measuring 19 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, delivering enhanced cutting efficiency, controlled penetration and precise handling in delicate tissues.
The STRATAFIX spiral design distributes tension evenly along the suture line, eliminating the need for knot tying while maintaining secure wound closure. The MONOCRYL Plus antibacterial coating inhibits bacterial colonisation on the suture, supporting reduced surgical site infection risk. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus
- Product Code: SXMP1B105
- GTIN: 30705031236657
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25 (MONOCRYL Plus with triclosan)
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 15 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
- Subcuticular and dermal closure
- Plastic and general surgery
- Procedures requiring knotless closure with enhanced cutting precision
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 19mm 3/8 circle Reverse Cutting PRIME needle. The PRIME needle 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: SXMP1B108
- GTIN: 30705031236640
- 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: 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 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 19mm 3/8 circle Reverse Cutting PRIME needle. The PRIME needle 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: SXMP1B109
- GTIN: 30705031236602
- 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: 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