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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 Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8354, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures requiring long-term tensile stability and minimal tissue reaction. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE delivers smooth tissue passage, consistent handling and permanent wound support.
The USP 3-0 diameter provides balanced tensile strength suitable for veterinary dermal and soft tissue layers requiring secure knot integrity. The 90 cm strand length supports controlled placement and continuous suturing techniques during general and advanced animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with an SH VISIBLACK taperpoint needle (26 mm). The taperpoint configuration enables smooth penetration of delicate soft tissue, while VISIBLACK technology enhances intraoperative needle visibility for improved placement accuracy. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring reliable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 3-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- SH VISIBLACK needle
- 26 mm taperpoint needle
- Enhanced intraoperative visibility
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8354
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 3-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: SH VB
- Needle Length: 26 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint
- Special: VISIBLACK
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary soft tissue approximation
- Animal skin closure
- General veterinary surgery
- Procedures requiring enhanced needle visibility
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8355, is engineered for reliable soft tissue and dermal approximation in animal health procedures where precision and enhanced needle visibility are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound stability.
The USP 4-0 diameter provides balanced tensile performance suitable for veterinary skin and soft tissue closure. The extended 90 cm strand length offers increased reach and flexibility for layered or continuous suturing techniques in animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied double-armed with two SH VB VISIBLACK taper point needles (26 mm). The VISIBLACK coating enhances contrast within the operative field, improving placement accuracy in delicate environments. The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration by separating tissue fibres rather than cutting. 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 4-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- Double-armed configuration (2 × SH VB needles)
- 26 mm taper point needles
- VISIBLACK enhanced needle visibility
- Smooth, atraumatic tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8355
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 4-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue (Suture)
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: SH VB (×2)
- Needle Length: 26 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Needle Colour: Black (VISIBLACK)
- Special Feature: VISIBLACK needle coating
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary soft tissue approximation
- Animal dermal closure
- Layered or continuous suturing techniques
- Procedures requiring enhanced needle visibility
- Applications requiring permanent non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8430G, is engineered for dependable soft tissue and fascial approximation in animal health procedures where strength and extended reach are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound stability.
The USP 0 diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for moderate to high-tension soft tissue closure in veterinary applications. The extended 100 cm strand length provides enhanced reach and flexibility during deeper or more complex animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with an MO-5 taper point needle (31 mm). The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration by separating tissue fibres rather than cutting, helping to reduce tissue trauma while maintaining controlled placement. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 0 veterinary surgical diameter
- Extended 100 cm strand length
- MO-5 needle design
- 31 mm taper point needle
- Suitable for moderate to high-tension tissue closure
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8430G
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 0
- Length: 100 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: MO-5
- Needle Length: 31 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary soft tissue approximation
- Fascial repair in animals
- Moderate to high-tension wound closure
- General veterinary surgery
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8440G, is engineered for high-strength soft tissue and dermal approximation in animal health procedures where durability and extended reach are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound stability.
The USP 1 diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for larger animal procedures and high-tension soft tissue closure. The extended 100 cm strand length provides enhanced reach and flexibility during deeper or more complex veterinary surgical applications.
This suture is supplied with a TR-30 conventional cutting needle (30 mm). The conventional cutting configuration enables sharp penetration of skin and tougher dermal tissue, supporting controlled and secure closure. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 1 veterinary surgical diameter
- Extended 100 cm strand length
- TR-30 needle design
- 30 mm conventional cutting needle
- Designed for dermal and tougher tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8440G
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 100 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: TR-30
- Needle Length: 30 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary skin closure
- Larger animal soft tissue repair
- High-tension wound approximation in animals
- General veterinary surgery
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8450G, is engineered for high-strength soft tissue and fascial approximation in animal health procedures where durability and extended reach are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound stability.
The USP 1 diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for larger animal procedures and high-tension soft tissue applications. The extended 100 cm strand length offers enhanced reach and flexibility during deeper or more complex veterinary surgical interventions.
This suture is supplied with a V-39 TAPERCUT needle (45 mm). The TAPERCUT configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of dense or fibrous tissue while maintaining needle stability and strength. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 1 veterinary surgical diameter
- Extended 100 cm strand length
- V-39 needle design
- 45 mm TAPERCUT needle
- Suitable for dense or fibrous tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8450G
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 100 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: V-39
- Needle Length: 45 mm
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary soft tissue approximation
- Fascial repair in animals
- High-tension wound closure
- Larger animal surgical procedures
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8470, is engineered for high-strength soft tissue and dermal approximation in animal health procedures where durability and extended reach are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound stability.
The USP 0 diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for moderate to high-tension soft tissue closure in veterinary applications. The extended 100 cm strand length provides enhanced reach and flexibility during deeper or more complex animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with a CP reverse cutting needle (40 mm). The reverse cutting configuration enhances needle strength and reduces tissue cut-through risk, making it particularly suitable for skin and tougher dermal layers in animals. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 0 veterinary surgical diameter
- Extended 100 cm strand length
- CP needle design
- 40 mm reverse cutting needle
- Designed for dermal and tougher tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8470
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 0
- Length: 100 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CP
- Needle Length: 40 mm
- Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary skin closure
- Larger animal soft tissue repair
- High-tension wound approximation in animals
- General veterinary surgery
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8522, is engineered for reliable soft tissue and dermal approximation in animal health procedures 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 3-0 diameter delivers enhanced tensile performance suitable for veterinary skin and moderate-tension soft tissue closure. The extended 90 cm strand length offers increased reach and flexibility during layered or continuous suturing techniques in animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied double-armed with two SH taper point needles (26 mm). The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration by separating tissue fibres rather than cutting, helping to reduce tissue trauma while maintaining controlled placement. 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 3-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- Double-armed configuration (2 × SH needles)
- 26 mm taper point needles
- Smooth, atraumatic tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8522
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 3-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: SH (×2)
- Needle Length: 26 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary soft tissue approximation
- Animal dermal closure
- Layered or continuous suturing techniques
- General veterinary surgery
- Applications requiring permanent non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8571, is engineered for reliable soft tissue and dermal approximation in animal health procedures where enhanced tensile strength and extended reach are required. 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 moderate to high-tension soft tissue closure in veterinary applications. The 90 cm strand length offers increased flexibility and reach during layered or deeper surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with a KS-55 reverse cutting needle (55 mm). The reverse cutting configuration enhances needle strength and reduces tissue cut-through risk, making it particularly suitable for skin and tougher dermal layers in animals. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, 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
- 90 cm strand length
- KS-55 needle design
- 55 mm reverse cutting needle
- Designed for dermal and tougher tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8571
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 2-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: KS-55
- Needle Length: 55 mm
- Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary skin closure
- Moderate to high-tension soft tissue repair
- Larger animal surgical procedures
- Dermal wound approximation in animals
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing