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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 2-0 violet suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 26 mm taper point needle with a 5/8 circle curvature, providing enhanced access and control in deep or restricted operative sites while maintaining smooth, atraumatic tissue penetration.
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: VCP602H
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper point
- Needle Curvature: 5/8 circle
- Needle Size: 26 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Deep or confined soft tissue approximation
- Abdominal and general surgery
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- 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 on the suture surface, helping reduce the risk of surgical site infection.
This USP 3-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 60 mm straight reverse cutting needle, designed for procedures requiring linear access and direct tissue approach, offering excellent control and cutting efficiency 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 for professional hospital and surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP663H
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse cutting
- Needle Shape: Straight
- Needle Size: 60 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Skin closure with linear access
- 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 an antibacterial agent (triclosan) to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture surface, helping reduce the risk of surgical site infection.
This USP 2-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 60 mm straight reverse cutting needle, designed for procedures requiring linear access and direct tissue approach. The straight reverse-cutting geometry enables controlled penetration and excellent handling 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 for professional hospital and surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP664H
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse cutting
- Needle Shape: Straight
- Needle Size: 60 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Skin closure with linear access
- 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 2-0 undyed suture is supplied in an 18 inch (45 cm) length and is armed with a single-armed PS-1 PRM needle. The PS-1 PRM premium reverse-cutting needle is designed for controlled penetration of skin and fibrous tissue, supporting accurate placement and refined handling during cutaneous and 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: VCP684H
- GTIN: 30705031150175
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 18 in (45 cm)
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: PS-1 PRM (premium 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 an antibacterial agent (triclosan) to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture surface, helping reduce the risk of surgical site infection.
This USP 3-0 violet suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 17 mm Taper Point Plus needle with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed for smooth, atraumatic tissue penetration and excellent control in general soft tissue and subcutaneous 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 24 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP733E
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point Plus
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 17 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 24 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- 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 2 violet configuration is supplied as 4 strands of 27 inch (68 cm) sutures and is armed with a single-armed CT-1 CR needle. The CT-1 CR round-bodied taper point cardiovascular needle is engineered for smooth passage through delicate tissues, supporting precise placement and dependable handling in specialised surgical 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 12 for professional hospital and surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP737G
- GTIN: 30705031078974
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2
- Length: 4 × 27 in (68 cm)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: CT-1 CR (round-bodied taper point, cardiovascular)
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Cardiovascular and vascular procedures
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- General and thoracic 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 2 violet suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 48 mm taper point needle with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed for deeper soft tissue and subcutaneous closure where extended reach and controlled, atraumatic penetration are 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 12 for specialist or procedure-specific clinical use.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP755G
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper point
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 48 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Deep soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- Abdominal 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 1 violet suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 40 mm taper point needle with a 1/2 circle curvature, offering smooth, atraumatic tissue penetration and excellent control for deeper soft tissue and subcutaneous 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 12 for specialist or procedure-specific clinical use.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP766G
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 1
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper point
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 40 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Deep soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- Abdominal and general surgery
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support