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SutureVet's avian veterinary sutures are selected for the exceptional precision and delicacy required in bird surgery. Avian patients present unique surgical challenges — thin, fragile skin, air sac anatomy, rapid metabolism, and high sensitivity to anaesthesia all demand suture materials that minimise tissue trauma, absorb predictably, and support rapid healing with minimal post-operative reactivity.
Our avian suture range focuses on ultra-fine gauge absorbable monofilament options such as poliglecaprone and polydioxanone, which offer smooth tissue passage, low reactivity, and predictable absorption suited to the faster metabolic rates of avian species. Fine braided absorbable options are also available for procedures where knot security is prioritised. Needle profiles are selected for atraumatic placement in the delicate skin and soft tissue structures of birds ranging from small passerines and budgerigars to large parrots, raptors, and waterfowl.
All products are supplied sterile and individually packaged from ISO-certified manufacturers, trusted by avian veterinary specialists, zoological practices, and wildlife rehabilitators across the UK.
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This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code F2854H, is engineered for fine soft tissue and dermal approximation where precision and long-term tensile stability are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 7-0 diameter offers refined handling characteristics suitable for delicate tissue layers requiring controlled tension. The 75 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying in precise surgical procedures.
This suture is unidirectional and fitted with a P-1 PRIME MULTIPASS reverse cutting needle (11 mm). The PRIME reverse cutting geometry enhances needle strength and reduces tissue cut-through risk, while MULTIPASS technology is designed to maintain sharpness through repeated passes. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 7-0 surgical diameter
- 75 cm strand length
- Unidirectional configuration
- P-1 PRIME MULTIPASS needle
- 11 mm reverse cutting needle
- MULTIPASS enhanced needle durability
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: F2854H
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 7-0
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: P-1 PRIME MP
- Needle Length: 11 mm
- Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting Prime
- Special Feature: MULTIPASS Technology
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fine dermal closure
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- Plastic and microsurgical procedures
- Procedures requiring sustained needle sharpness
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code M8805, is engineered for fine vascular and soft tissue approximation where precision handling and permanent tensile strength are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and durable wound stability.
The USP 6-0 diameter offers refined handling characteristics suitable for delicate vascular structures and fine tissue layers. Each pack contains four 24 inch (61 cm) strands in a double-armed configuration, supporting efficient procedural workflow and multiple anastomosis or closure applications within a single sterile pack.
Each strand is double-armed with two BV-1 taper point needles (9.3 mm). The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration by separating tissue fibres rather than cutting, helping to reduce trauma during vascular approximation. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 packs (each containing 4 strands), this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 6-0 surgical diameter
- 4 × 24 in (61 cm) strands per pack
- Double-armed configuration (2 × BV-1 needles per strand)
- 9.3 mm taper point needles
- Designed for vascular and fine tissue approximation
- Smooth, atraumatic tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12 (4 strands per pack)
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: M8805
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 6-0
- Length per Strand: 24 in (61 cm)
- Strands per Pack: 4
- Pack Configuration: 4 × 24 in strands (Double-Armed)
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: BV-1 (×2 per strand)
- Needle Length: 9.3 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Needle Colour: Silver
- Quantity per Box: 12 packs
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Vascular anastomosis
- Fine arterial and venous repair
- Microsurgical tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring multiple sterile strands per pack
- Applications requiring permanent non-absorbable support
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code MPP8026H, is engineered for reliable soft tissue and skin approximation in animal health procedures where strength and controlled penetration are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound stability.
The USP 2-0 diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for veterinary dermal and moderate to higher-tension soft tissue closure. The 45 cm strand length allows precise placement and controlled knot tying across a range of animal surgical applications.
This suture is supplied with a PS PRIME MULTIPASS reverse cutting needle (26 mm). The PRIME reverse cutting geometry enhances needle strength and reduces tissue cut-through risk, while MULTIPASS technology is designed to maintain sharpness through repeated passes. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 2-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- PS PRIME MULTIPASS needle
- 26 mm reverse cutting needle
- MULTIPASS enhanced needle durability
- Designed for dermal tissue penetration in animals
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: MPP8026H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 2-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PS PRIME MP
- Needle Length: 26 mm
- Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting Prime
- Special Feature: MULTIPASS Technology
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary skin closure
- Animal soft tissue repair
- General veterinary surgery
- Moderate to high-tension wound approximation in animals
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code MPP8697H, is engineered for fine soft tissue and dermal approximation where precision handling and permanent wound support are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and sustained tensile strength.
The USP 6-0 (Metric 0.7) diameter offers refined handling characteristics suitable for delicate tissue layers requiring controlled tension. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying in precise surgical procedures.
This suture is fitted with a P-1 PRIME™ reverse cutting needle. The PRIME™ reverse cutting geometry enhances needle strength and reduces tissue cut-through risk, supporting controlled penetration of skin and tougher dermal layers. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 6-0 (Metric 0.7) surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- P-1 PRIME™ needle
- Reverse cutting needle configuration
- Designed for dermal tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: MPP8697H
- Product Group: Non-Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 6-0 (Metric 0.7)
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Needle Name: P-1
- Needle Point Type: PRIME™ Reverse Cutting
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fine dermal wound closure
- Skin approximation
- Delicate soft tissue repair
- Plastic and reconstructive procedures
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture with Firm Pledgets, product code P8522H, is engineered for procedures requiring reinforced tissue support and enhanced load distribution. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent tensile stability.
The USP 3-0 diameter offers balanced tensile strength suitable for soft tissue and cardiovascular or high-tension applications. The 36 inch (91 cm) strand length, supplied in a double-armed configuration, supports symmetrical suturing and controlled approximation.
This suture is double-armed with two SH taper point needles (26 mm) and incorporates firm pledgets measuring 7 mm × 3 mm × 1.5 mm. The pledgets are designed to distribute tension across a broader tissue surface, reducing the risk of suture pull-through in friable or high-stress tissue. The taper point needle configuration allows atraumatic penetration by separating tissue fibres rather than cutting. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 6, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reinforced non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 3-0 surgical diameter
- 36 in (91 cm) strand length
- Double-armed configuration (2 × SH needles)
- 26 mm taper point needles
- Firm pledgets (7 mm × 3 mm × 1.5 mm)
- Designed for reinforced tissue support
- Permanent tensile strength
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 6
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: P8522H
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 3-0
- Length: 36 in (91 cm)
- Pack Configuration: 1 × 36 in strand (Double-Armed with Pledgets)
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: SH (×2)
- Needle Length: 26 mm (each)
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Pledget: Yes (Firm)
- Pledget Size: 7 mm × 3 mm × 1.5 mm
- Quantity per Box: 6
- Unit of Measure: Box (6 Each)
- Suitable For
- Cardiovascular procedures
- Valve or vascular repair requiring pledget reinforcement
- High-tension tissue approximation
- Reinforced soft tissue fixation
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable support
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Microsurgical Suture, product code U7091, is engineered for highly delicate animal surgical procedures requiring exceptional precision and long-term tensile stability. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 10-0 diameter is intended for ultra-fine veterinary microsurgical and ophthalmic-level applications where meticulous handling and minimal tissue trauma are essential. The 30 cm strand length supports controlled placement in small operative fields.
This suture is supplied with a CS140-6 CS Ultima conventional cutting needle (7 mm). The CS Ultima conventional cutting configuration enables sharp, controlled penetration of delicate tissue structures, while maintaining needle integrity during precise approximation. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 10-0 veterinary microsurgical diameter
- 30 cm strand length
- CS140-6 needle design
- 7 mm CS Ultima conventional cutting needle
- Designed for ultra-fine animal tissue approximation
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: U7091
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 10-0
- Length: 30 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CS140-6
- Needle Length: 7 mm
- Needle Point Type: CS Ultima Conventional Cutting
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary microsurgical procedures
- Ophthalmic-level animal surgery
- Ultra-fine vascular repair in animals
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- Applications requiring permanent non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Microsurgical Suture, product code W2777, is engineered for fine soft tissue and microvascular approximation in animal health procedures where precision and long-term tensile stability are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 8-0 diameter is suitable for ultra-fine veterinary tissue layers requiring meticulous handling and controlled tension. The 45 cm strand length provides enhanced reach and flexibility during delicate animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied double-armed with two BV130-5 MP taper point needles (6.5 mm). Featuring MULTIPASS technology, the needles are designed to maintain sharpness through repeated passes, supporting consistent penetration performance. The taper point configuration allows atraumatic fibre separation rather than cutting, reducing tissue trauma during approximation. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 8-0 veterinary microsurgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- Double-armed configuration (2 × BV130-5 MP needles)
- 6.5 mm taper point needles
- MULTIPASS enhanced needle durability
- Smooth, atraumatic tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W2777
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 8-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: BV130-5 MP (×2)
- Needle Length: 6.5 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Special Feature: MULTIPASS Technology
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary microsurgical procedures
- Fine animal vascular repair
- Delicate soft tissue approximation in animals
- Ophthalmic and micro-layer closure
- Applications requiring permanent non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Microsurgical Suture, product code W2779, is engineered for delicate soft tissue and microvascular approximation in animal health procedures where precision and long-term tensile stability are critical. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 8-0 diameter is suitable for ultra-fine veterinary tissue layers requiring meticulous handling and minimal tissue trauma. The short 13 cm strand length provides enhanced control within confined operative fields.
This suture is supplied with a BV130-4 MP taper point needle (5 mm). Featuring MULTIPASS technology, the needle is designed to maintain sharpness through repeated passes, supporting consistent penetration performance. The taper point configuration allows atraumatic fibre separation rather than cutting, helping to reduce tissue trauma during delicate approximation. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 8-0 veterinary microsurgical diameter
- 13 cm strand length
- BV130-4 MP needle design
- 5 mm taper point needle
- MULTIPASS enhanced needle durability
- Smooth, atraumatic tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W2779
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 8-0
- Length: 13 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: BV130-4 MP
- Needle Length: 5 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Special Feature: MULTIPASS Technology
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary microsurgical procedures
- Fine animal vascular repair
- Delicate soft tissue approximation in animals
- Ophthalmic and micro-layer closure
- Applications requiring permanent non-absorbable suturing