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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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This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9865H, is engineered for precise soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures requiring prolonged tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management within veterinary surgical environments.
The USP 5-0 diameter provides fine tensile control suitable for delicate dermal and general soft tissue closure in companion animal surgery. The undyed monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and reliable knot security during placement.
Each suture features a 45 cm strand length for controlled handling in smaller operative fields. It is supplied with a 16 mm PC-3 PRIME™ MP conventional cutting needle, designed to provide precise skin penetration and consistent performance. MULTIPASS® technology supports sustained needle sharpness and smooth passage across repeated tissue passes, enhancing control during detailed closure work.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this configuration is intended for professional veterinary and animal health surgical settings requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 5-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- PC-3 PRIME™ MP conventional cutting needle
- 16 mm needle length
- MULTIPASS® needle technology
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9865H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 5-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Undyed
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PC-3 PRIME MP
- Needle Length: 16 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting PC
- Special: MULTIPASS® & Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Delicate dermal closure in companion animals
- Fine skin approximation
- Small soft tissue veterinary procedures
- Procedures requiring enhanced needle durability across multiple passes
- Veterinary surgery requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9867H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring prolonged tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in surgical environments.
The USP 4-0 diameter provides controlled tensile performance suitable for dermal and general soft tissue closure. The undyed monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and reliable knot security during placement.
Each suture features a 45 cm strand length for efficient handling within standard operative fields. Supplied with a 16 mm PC-3 PRIME™ MP conventional cutting needle, this configuration enables precise skin penetration and consistent tissue entry. MULTIPASS® technology supports sustained needle sharpness and smooth passage across repeated tissue passes, enhancing control during closure.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical settings requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 4-0 surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- PC-3 PRIME™ MP conventional cutting needle
- 16 mm needle length
- MULTIPASS® needle technology
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9867H
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Undyed
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PC-3 PRIME MP
- Needle Length: 16 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting PC
- Special: MULTIPASS® & Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Dermal and skin closure
- General soft tissue surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring enhanced needle durability across multiple passes
- Applications requiring controlled conventional cutting penetration
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9950H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring prolonged tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in surgical environments.
The USP 4-0 diameter provides controlled tensile performance suitable for dermal and general soft tissue closure. The undyed monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and reliable knot security during placement.
Each suture features a 45 cm strand length, supporting effective handling within standard operative fields. Supplied with an FS-2 reverse cutting needle, this configuration positions the cutting edge on the outer curvature to reduce the risk of tissue cut-through while delivering precise penetration through skin and tougher tissue layers.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength during the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this configuration is intended for professional surgical settings requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 4-0 surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- FS-2 reverse cutting needle
- Reverse cutting edge design for controlled penetration
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9950H
- Category: Wound Closure
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Suture Size: USP 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Undyed
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Needle Name: FS-2
- Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Dermal and skin closure
- General soft tissue surgical procedures
- Procedures involving tougher or fibrous tissue
- Applications requiring reverse cutting needle precision
- Surgical environments requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
The Ethicon MONOCRYL™ PLUS Antibacterial Suture MCP4930H is a sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25, designed for precise soft tissue approximation and ligation.
MONOCRYL™ PLUS sutures incorporate IRGACARE® MP (triclosan), a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent shown in vitro to inhibit bacterial colonisation on the suture surface. This antimicrobial protection helps reduce the risk of microbial attachment to the suture during the critical wound healing period.
The monofilament construction allows smooth tissue passage with minimal tissue trauma while reducing the potential for bacterial adherence compared with braided sutures.
This version of MONOCRYL™ PLUS is supplied undyed, providing a clear monofilament option where minimal visual contrast is preferred during delicate surgical procedures.
Poliglecaprone 25 has been shown to be non-antigenic, non-pyrogenic and associated with minimal tissue reaction during absorption, making it suitable for delicate tissue closure.
The suture is supplied attached to a stainless steel P-3 needle and packaged sterile for single-use surgical procedures.
MONOCRYL™ PLUS sutures are commonly used for subcuticular skin closure, plastic surgery procedures, ophthalmic-style fine tissue work and delicate soft tissue approximation where antibacterial protection is beneficial.
- Key Features
- • Synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture
- • Manufactured from poliglecaprone 25
- • Antibacterial coating with IRGACARE® MP (triclosan)
- • Undyed monofilament for delicate tissue closure
- • Smooth monofilament structure reduces tissue drag
- • Excellent handling and knot security
- • Minimal tissue reaction during absorption
- • Supplied with P-3 precision surgical needle
- Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ethicon – Johnson & Johnson MedTech
- Product: MONOCRYL™ PLUS Antibacterial Absorbable Suture
- Product Code: MCP4930H
- GTIN: 30705031122189
- Brand: MONOCRYL™ PLUS
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Suture Type: Synthetic absorbable monofilament
- Suture Colour: Undyed
- USP Size: 5-0
- Suture Length: 45 cm (18 in)
- Needle Type: P-3 VB
- Needle Attachment: 1 × P-3 needle
- Antibacterial Agent: Triclosan (IRGACARE® MP)
- Sterility: Sterile
- Usage: Single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Plastic surgery
- Subcuticular skin closure
- Dermal closure procedures
- Delicate tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring antibacterial sutures
The Ethicon MONOCRYL™ PLUS Antibacterial Suture MCP4940H is a sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25, designed for precise soft tissue approximation and ligation.
MONOCRYL™ PLUS sutures incorporate IRGACARE® MP (triclosan), a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent that has been shown in vitro to inhibit bacterial colonisation on the suture surface. This antimicrobial protection helps reduce the risk of microbial attachment during the critical wound healing period.
The monofilament construction allows smooth tissue passage while minimising tissue trauma and reducing the potential for bacterial adherence compared with braided sutures.
This version of MONOCRYL™ PLUS is supplied undyed, providing a clear monofilament option where minimal visual contrast is preferred during delicate surgical procedures.
Poliglecaprone 25 has been demonstrated to be non-antigenic, non-pyrogenic and associated with minimal tissue reaction during absorption, making it suitable for delicate tissue closure.
The suture is supplied attached to a stainless steel P-3 needle and packaged sterile for single-use surgical procedures.
MONOCRYL™ PLUS sutures are commonly used in plastic surgery, dermatologic closure, subcuticular skin closure and delicate soft tissue approximation procedures where antibacterial suture protection may be beneficial.
- Key Features
- • Synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture
- • Manufactured from poliglecaprone 25
- • Antibacterial coating with IRGACARE® MP (triclosan)
- • Undyed monofilament for delicate tissue closure
- • Smooth monofilament structure reduces tissue drag
- • Excellent handling and knot security
- • Minimal tissue reaction during absorption
- • Supplied with P-3 precision surgical needle
- Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ethicon – Johnson & Johnson MedTech
- Product: MONOCRYL™ PLUS Antibacterial Absorbable Suture
- Product Code: MCP4940H
- GTIN: 30705031122202
- Brand: MONOCRYL™ PLUS
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Suture Type: Synthetic absorbable monofilament
- Suture Colour: Undyed
- USP Size: 4-0
- Suture Length: 45 cm (18 in)
- Needle Type: P-3 VB
- Needle Attachment: 1 × P-3 needle
- Antibacterial Agent: Triclosan (IRGACARE® MP)
- Sterility: Sterile
- Usage: Single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Plastic surgery
- Subcuticular skin closure
- Dermal closure procedures
- Delicate tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring antibacterial sutures
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code D10178, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus provides smooth tissue passage, predictable absorption and prolonged wound support.
The integrated antibacterial technology is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in veterinary surgical environments. The USP 1 diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for high-tension veterinary soft tissue and fascial closure.
The extended 244 cm strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and efficient closure of large surgical sites. This suture is supplied with a CTX taperpoint needle (48 mm), enabling smooth penetration of soft tissue with minimal trauma while maintaining needle stability during placement.
With an absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus provides extended wound support during the critical healing period before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Antibacterial suture technology
- USP 1 veterinary surgical diameter
- 244 cm strand length
- CTX taperpoint needle
- 48 mm needle length
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Prolonged wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: D10178
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 244 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CTX
- Needle Length: 48 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary fascial closure
- High-tension soft tissue approximation
- Large animal surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support
- Applications where antibacterial suture protection is desired
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code D10179, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus delivers smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound support.
Incorporating antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 0 diameter provides substantial tensile performance suitable for fascial and high-tension soft tissue closure.
The 150 cm strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and efficient closure of larger surgical sites. This suture is supplied with a CT-1 taperpoint needle (36 mm), allowing smooth penetration of soft tissue while maintaining needle stability and control during placement.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength through the critical healing phase before gradual absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Antibacterial suture technology
- USP 0 surgical diameter
- 150 cm strand length
- CT-1 taperpoint needle
- 36 mm needle length
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Prolonged wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: D10179
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 0
- Length: 150 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CT-1
- Needle Length: 36 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- Abdominal wall approximation
- General soft tissue closure
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support
- Applications where antibacterial suture protection is desired
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code D10180, is engineered for reliable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus delivers smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound support.
Incorporating antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 0 diameter provides substantial tensile performance suitable for fascial and high-tension soft tissue closure.
The 150 cm strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and efficient closure of larger surgical sites. This suture is supplied with a CT-2 taperpoint flat needle. The taperpoint flat configuration facilitates smooth penetration of soft tissue while offering enhanced needle stability and control during placement.
With an extended absorption profile, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength through the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Antibacterial suture technology
- USP 0 surgical diameter
- 150 cm strand length
- CT-2 taperpoint flat needle
- Smooth tissue penetration with enhanced control
- Prolonged wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: D10180
- Category: Wound Closure
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Suture Size: USP 0
- Length: 150 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Needle Name: CT-2
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint Flat
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- Abdominal wall approximation
- General soft tissue closure
- Continuous suturing techniques
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support with antibacterial protection