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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 COATED VICRYL® Plus Antibacterial Surgical Suture, product code VCP786G, is designed for secure soft tissue approximation where predictable absorption and enhanced antimicrobial protection are required. Manufactured from polyglactin 910, this braided absorbable suture features an antibacterial coating designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture for up to 7 days.
The USP 2-0 diameter provides reliable tensile performance suitable for moderate soft tissue closure. The violet braided construction enhances intraoperative visibility while maintaining smooth handling and dependable knot security.
Each pack contains four 45 cm strands, offering flexibility and efficiency across multiple closure points within a single procedure. Supplied with an MH taper point needle, this configuration enables smooth, atraumatic penetration through soft tissue without cutting fibres.
COATED VICRYL® Plus is fully absorbable, with predictable hydrolytic absorption and gradual loss of tensile strength as healing progresses. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is suitable for professional surgical environments requiring absorbable closure with antibacterial support.
- Key Features
- Absorbable polyglactin 910 braided suture
- Antibacterial coating
- USP 2-0 surgical diameter
- 4 × 45 cm strand configuration
- Violet suture for enhanced visibility
- MH taper point needle
- Smooth, atraumatic soft tissue penetration
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: VICRYL® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: VCP786G
- Category: Wound Closure
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Suture Size: USP 2-0
- Length: 4 × 45 cm
- Material: Polyglactin 910, Braided
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Suture Construction: Braided, Coated
- Needle Name: MH
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Pledget: No
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous closure
- Gynaecological procedures
- Gastrointestinal closure
- Procedures requiring absorbable antibacterial support
- Situations requiring predictable tensile loss during healing
This COATED VICRYL® Plus Antibacterial Surgical Suture, product code VCP7950E, is designed for secure soft tissue approximation where predictable absorption and enhanced antimicrobial protection are required. Manufactured from polyglactin 910, this braided absorbable suture incorporates an antibacterial coating that helps inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture for up to 7 days.
The USP 3-0 diameter provides reliable tensile performance suitable for controlled soft tissue closure in moderate-tension environments. The violet braided construction enhances intraoperative visibility while maintaining smooth handling and dependable knot security.
Each pack contains eight 70 cm strands, offering extended working length and efficiency across multiple closure points within a single procedure. Supplied with a JB-1 taperpoint flat needle, this configuration enables smooth, atraumatic penetration through soft tissue with enhanced needle stability and control.
COATED VICRYL® Plus is fully absorbable via hydrolysis, providing predictable tensile strength retention followed by gradual absorption as healing progresses. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is suitable for professional surgical environments requiring absorbable closure with antibacterial support.
- Key Features
- Absorbable polyglactin 910 braided suture
- Antibacterial coating
- USP 3-0 surgical diameter
- 8 × 70 cm strand configuration
- Violet suture for enhanced visibility
- JB-1 taperpoint flat needle
- Smooth, atraumatic soft tissue penetration
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: VICRYL® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: VCP7950E
- Category: Wound Closure
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Suture Size: USP 3-0
- Length: 8 × 70 cm
- Material: Polyglactin 910, Braided
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Suture Construction: Braided, Coated
- Needle Name: JB-1
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint Flat
- Pledget: No
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
- Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous and deep tissue closure
- Gastrointestinal procedures
- Gynaecological surgery
- Procedures requiring extended working length
- Situations requiring absorbable antibacterial support
Ethicon COATED 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 undyed suture is supplied in a 45 cm (18 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed PC-5 MULTIPASS® conventional cutting needle measuring 19 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, designed to deliver sharp, controlled penetration with enhanced durability for repeated tissue passes.
COATED VICRYL® PLUS sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis within approximately 56–70 days, 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: COATED VICRYL® PLUS
- Product Code: VCP823G
- GTIN: 307050310823
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- Absorption Rate: 56–70 days
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 45 cm (18 in)
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Name: PC-5
- Needle Type: Conventional Cutting MULTIPASS®
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 19 mm
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Pledget: No
- Sterility: Sterile, single-use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
Clinical Applications
- Skin closure
- Superficial soft tissue approximation
- Plastic and reconstructive procedures
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support
- Cases benefiting from MULTIPASS® needle durability
Ethicon MONOCRYL Plus is an antibacterial absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan (Plus Technology) to inhibit bacterial colonisation along the suture surface.
This USP 5-0 violet variant measures 70 cm in length and is supplied with a 17 mm 1/2 circle Taper Point Plus needle, engineered for smooth penetration through soft tissue with enhanced needle performance and reduced trauma.
MONOCRYL Plus delivers high initial tensile strength, excellent handling and predictable absorption. The monofilament construction minimises tissue drag and supports precise wound edge approximation.
The triclosan coating helps reduce the risk of surgical site infection by inhibiting bacterial colonisation on the suture material.
Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL Plus
- Product Code: MCP2131H
- GTIN: 30705031121083
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Antibacterial Coating: Yes (Triclosan – Plus Technology)
- USP Size: 5-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point Plus
- Needle Size: 17 mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Fine soft tissue approximation
- Subcuticular closure
- Plastic and cosmetic procedures
- Delicate surgical wound closure
- Procedures requiring antibacterial absorbable sutures
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation along the suture line.
This USP 4-0 suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and features a violet monofilament construction for enhanced visibility during placement. It is armed with a single Taperpoint Plus needle measuring 22 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth tissue passage, controlled penetration and reduced tissue trauma in fine soft tissue closure.
MONOCRYL PLUS sutures deliver predictable tensile strength retention followed by reliable absorption, making them suitable for tissues requiring short-term wound support. They produce minimal tissue reaction and offer excellent handling and knot performance. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL PLUS
- Product Code: MCP218H
- Reference Code: W3660
- GTIN: 30705031121106
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taperpoint Plus
- Needle Size: 22 mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General and abdominal surgery
- Subcutaneous and dermal closure
- Procedures requiring short-term wound support
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation along the suture line.
This USP 4-0 suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and features an undyed monofilament construction for minimal tissue visibility. It is armed with a single reverse cutting needle measuring 19 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, engineered for controlled penetration and reliable performance in skin and tougher tissue layers.
MONOCRYL PLUS sutures provide predictable tensile strength retention followed by reliable absorption, making them suitable for tissues requiring short-term wound support. They elicit minimal tissue reaction while offering excellent handling and knot security. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL PLUS
- Product Code: MCP292H
- Reference Code: W3201
- GTIN: 30705031121250
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse cutting
- Needle Size: 19 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Skin closure
- Subcutaneous and dermal closure
- General surgical procedures
- Applications requiring short-term wound support
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation along the suture line.
This USP 4-0 suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and features an undyed monofilament construction to minimise tissue visibility. It is armed with a single Reverse Cutting Prime needle measuring 16 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, engineered to provide controlled penetration and reliable cutting performance in skin and tougher tissue layers.
MONOCRYL PLUS sutures deliver predictable tensile strength retention followed by reliable absorption, making them suitable for tissues requiring short-term wound support. They produce minimal tissue reaction while offering excellent handling and knot security. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL PLUS
- Product Code: MCP3205G
- Reference Code: W3205
- GTIN: 30705031121403
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting Prime
- Needle Size: 16 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Skin closure
- Dermal and subcutaneous suturing
- Plastic and general surgery
- Procedures requiring short-term wound support
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation along the suture line.
This USP 4-0 suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and features an undyed monofilament construction to minimise tissue visibility. It is armed with a single Reverse Cutting Prime needle measuring 26 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, engineered to provide controlled penetration and reliable cutting performance in skin and tougher tissue layers.
MONOCRYL PLUS sutures deliver predictable tensile strength retention followed by reliable absorption, making them suitable for tissues requiring short-term wound support. They elicit minimal tissue reaction while maintaining excellent handling and knot security. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL PLUS
- Product Code: MCP3212H
- Reference Code: MPY3212H
- GTIN: 30705031121427
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting Prime
- Needle Size: 26 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Skin closure
- Dermal and subcutaneous suturing
- Plastic and general surgery
- Procedures requiring short-term wound support