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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 PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9211H, is engineered for high-strength soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures requiring extended tensile support and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in veterinary surgical environments.
The USP 1 diameter provides substantial tensile strength suitable for larger tissue structures and higher-tension closures in companion and large animal surgery. The monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and dependable knot security during placement.
Each suture features a 70 cm strand length, allowing controlled handling within standard operative fields. Supplied with an MH-1 taper point needle (31 mm), the taper point configuration separates tissue fibres rather than cutting them, promoting atraumatic penetration and precise soft tissue approximation.
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 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 1 high-tensile veterinary diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- MH-1 taper point needle
- 31 mm needle length
- Violet suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9211H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: MH-1
- Needle Length: 31 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
Suitable For
- Higher-tension soft tissue approximation in animals
- Closure of larger tissue structures
- General veterinary surgical procedures
- Applications requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Veterinary surgery requiring atraumatic taper point penetration
This PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9233H , is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended 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 violet monofilament construction provides excellent visibility within the operative field while enabling smooth tissue passage and reduced tissue drag. Polydioxanone delivers predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged tensile strength retention during the critical wound healing phase.
Each suture features a 70 cm strand length, supporting controlled placement and efficient handling during routine and extended closure procedures. Supplied with a CT needle, this configuration is designed for reliable penetration and accurate soft tissue approximation across a range of surgical applications.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS™ Plus maintains tensile strength throughout healing before gradual absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional hospital and surgical environments requiring long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- 70 cm strand length
- CT needle configuration
- Violet suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS™ Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9233H
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Needle Name: CT
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Dermal and subcutaneous closure
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Surgical settings where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
- Standard operative wound closure applications
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9324H, is engineered for high-strength soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile support 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 1 diameter provides substantial tensile strength suitable for larger tissue structures and higher-tension closures. The monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and reliable knot security during placement.
Each suture features a 90 cm strand length, supporting extended closure techniques and controlled handling across larger operative fields. Supplied with a CP reverse cutting needle (40 mm) manufactured from 420 alloy, this configuration positions the cutting edge on the outer curvature to minimise tissue cut-through while enabling effective penetration through tougher or fibrous tissue layers.
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 hospital and surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 1 high-tensile surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- CP reverse cutting needle
- 40 mm needle length
- 420 alloy needle construction
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9324H
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 90 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CP
- Needle Length: 40 mm
- Needle Alloy: 420
- Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
Suitable For
- High-tension soft tissue approximation
- Closure of larger or fibrous tissue structures
- General and subcutaneous wound closure
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Surgical environments involving tougher tissue layers
This PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9333H, is engineered for reliable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended 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 violet monofilament construction provides enhanced intraoperative visibility while ensuring smooth tissue passage and reduced tissue drag. Polydioxanone delivers predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged tensile strength retention during the critical wound healing phase.
Each suture features a 70 cm strand length, supporting controlled handling and precise placement within standard operative fields. Supplied with a V-38 needle, this configuration is designed to provide dependable penetration and accurate soft tissue approximation across a range of surgical applications.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS™ Plus maintains tensile strength throughout healing before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional hospital and surgical environments requiring long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- 70 cm strand length
- V-38 needle configuration
- Violet suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS™ Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9333H
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Needle Name: V-38
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Dermal and subcutaneous closure
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Surgical environments where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
- Standard operative wound closure applications
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9334H, 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 incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in veterinary surgical environments.
The USP 1 diameter provides substantial tensile strength suitable for higher-tension closures and approximation of larger tissue structures in companion and large animal surgery. The monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and reliable knot security during placement.
Each suture features a 70 cm strand length, allowing controlled handling within standard operative fields. Supplied with a V-38 TAPERCUT® needle (31 mm), this configuration combines a tapered body with a precision cutting tip to facilitate penetration through dense or fibrous tissue while maintaining atraumatic passage through softer layers.
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 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 1 high-tensile veterinary diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- V-38 TAPERCUT® needle
- 31 mm needle length
- Combination taper and cutting tip design
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9334H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: V-38
- Needle Length: 31 mm
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT®
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- High-tension soft tissue closure in animals
- Closure involving dense or fibrous tissue layers
- General veterinary surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Veterinary surgery requiring enhanced penetration performance
This PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9355H, is engineered for reliable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended 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 violet monofilament construction enhances intraoperative visibility while ensuring smooth tissue passage and reduced tissue drag. Polydioxanone delivers predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged tensile strength retention throughout the critical wound healing phase.
Each suture features a 90 cm strand length, supporting extended closure techniques and controlled handling across larger operative fields. Supplied with a V-34 needle, this configuration is designed to facilitate dependable penetration and accurate soft tissue approximation across a wide range of surgical applications.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS™ Plus maintains tensile strength during healing before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional hospital and surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- 90 cm strand length
- V-34 needle configuration
- Violet suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS™ Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9355H
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Length: 90 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Needle Name: V-34
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Extended incision closure
- Dermal and subcutaneous suturing
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Surgical environments where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
This PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9366H, is engineered for reliable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended 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 violet monofilament construction enhances intraoperative visibility while ensuring smooth tissue passage and reduced tissue drag. Polydioxanone delivers predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged tensile strength retention throughout the critical wound healing phase.
Each suture features a 90 cm strand length, supporting extended closure techniques and controlled handling across larger operative fields. Supplied with a V-37 needle, this configuration is designed to facilitate dependable penetration and accurate soft tissue approximation across a broad range of surgical applications.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS™ Plus maintains tensile strength during healing before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional hospital and surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- 90 cm strand length
- V-37 needle configuration
- Violet suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS™ Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9366H
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Length: 90 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Needle Name: V-37
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Extended incision closure
- Dermal and subcutaneous suturing
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Surgical environments where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9370H, 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 incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in veterinary surgical environments.
The USP 1 diameter provides substantial tensile strength suitable for higher-tension closures and approximation of larger tissue structures in companion and large animal surgery. The monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and reliable knot security during placement.
Each suture features a 90 cm strand length, supporting extended closure techniques and controlled handling across larger operative fields. Supplied with a V-37 TAPERCUT® needle (40 mm), this configuration combines a tapered body with a precision cutting tip, facilitating penetration through dense or fibrous tissue while maintaining atraumatic passage through softer layers.
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 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 1 high-tensile veterinary diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- V-37 TAPERCUT® needle
- 40 mm needle length
- Combination taper and cutting tip geometry
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9370H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 90 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: V-37
- Needle Length: 40 mm
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT®
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
Suitable For
- High-tension soft tissue closure in animals
- Closure involving dense or fibrous tissue layers
- General veterinary surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Veterinary surgery requiring enhanced penetration performance