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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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Ethicon COATED VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated to enhance handling, knot security and smooth tissue glide during soft tissue approximation and ligation procedures.
This USP 0 violet suture is supplied in a 90 cm (36 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed CTXD taper cut needle measuring 40 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to deliver controlled penetration through dense or fibrous tissue while maintaining precision and tissue security.
COATED VICRYL 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 clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: Coated VICRYL
- Product Code: JB9990G
- GTIN: 30705031467945
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 0
- Length: 90 cm (36 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Cut CTXD
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 40 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- General soft tissue approximation
- Closure of dense or fibrous tissue
- Gastrointestinal procedures
- Routine surgical wound closure
Ethicon COATED VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated to enhance handling, knot security and smooth tissue glide during soft tissue approximation and ligation procedures.
This USP 0 violet suture is supplied in a 90 cm (36 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed CTD-1 taper cut needle measuring 36 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to deliver controlled penetration through dense or fibrous tissue while maintaining precision and tissue security.
COATED VICRYL 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 clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: Coated VICRYL
- Product Code: JB9994G
- GTIN: 30705031467969
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 0
- Length: 90 cm (36 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Cut CTD-1
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 36 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Closure of dense or fibrous tissue
- General surgical procedures
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Routine surgical wound closure
Ethicon COATED VICRYL is a sterile, synthetic, absorbable surgical suture composed of a copolymer made of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide (polyglactin 910). The suture is braided and coated to enhance handling characteristics, knot security and smooth tissue passage.
This undyed VICRYL strand is supplied in a non-needled configuration, designed for ligation and soft tissue approximation procedures where an attached needle is not required.
COATED VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis and have been shown to be nonantigenic, nonpyrogenic and to elicit only a slight tissue reaction during absorption. Each strand is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: Coated VICRYL
- Product Code: W9890
- GTIN: 30705031130740
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910 (90% glycolide / 10% L-lactide)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Non-needled
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 strands
- Clinical Applications
- Ligation procedures
- General soft tissue approximation
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Procedures not requiring attached needles
Ethicon COATED VICRYL is a sterile, synthetic, absorbable surgical suture composed of polyglactin 910 (90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide). The braided and coated construction enhances handling characteristics, knot security and smooth tissue passage during delicate soft tissue approximation.
This USP 6-0 violet suture is supplied in a 45 cm (18 inch) length and is armed with double-armed S-29 taper point needles measuring 11 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, designed to provide precise, atraumatic penetration for fine soft tissue and microsurgical closure.
COATED VICRYL 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 specialist surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: Coated VICRYL
- Product Code: J555G
- GTIN: 30705031041213
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 6-0
- Length: 45 cm (18 in)
- Colour: Violet (D&C Violet #2)
- Needle Configuration: Double-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point S-29
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 11 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Microsurgical procedures
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Fine soft tissue approximation
- Delicate wound closure
Ethicon COATED VICRYL is a sterile, synthetic, absorbable surgical suture composed of polyglactin 910 (90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide). The braided and coated construction enhances handling characteristics, knot security and smooth tissue passage during soft tissue approximation and ligation procedures.
This USP 1 violet suture is supplied as eight 45 cm (18 inch) strands per unit and is armed with a single-armed MO-4 taper point CONTROL RELEASE needle measuring 37 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth, atraumatic penetration while allowing the needle to be detached without cutting.
COATED VICRYL 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 clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: Coated VICRYL
- Product Code: J702D
- GTIN: 30705031042357
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 1
- Length: 8 x 45 cm (18 in)
- Colour: Violet (D&C Violet #2)
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed, CONTROL RELEASE
- Needle Type: Taper Point MO-4
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 37 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 units
- Clinical Applications
- Deep soft tissue approximation
- Abdominal wall closure
- General surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring removable needle technology
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
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code 1665G, is designed for precise soft tissue approximation where fine calibre suturing and minimal tissue trauma are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides exceptionally smooth tissue passage, low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile strength.
The USP 6-0 size is ideal for delicate skin closure, facial procedures and cosmetic applications requiring refined wound edge approximation. The 18 inch (45 cm) strand length allows controlled handling in superficial and precision-driven surgical procedures.
1665G is supplied single-armed with one PS-3 Prime reverse cutting needle measuring 13 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The reverse cutting configuration enhances controlled penetration through skin while reducing the risk of cut-through. Prime needle technology ensures sustained sharpness and consistent performance during fine suturing.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for professional hospital, surgical and specialist outpatient environments requiring dependable, non-absorbable precision closure.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 6-0 fine calibre suture
- • 18 in (45 cm) strand length
- • Black colour for improved visibility
- • Single-armed PS-3 Prime reverse cutting needle
- • 13 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Minimal tissue drag and low reactivity
- • Excellent knot security and long-term strength
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: 1665G
- GTIN: 30705031001767
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 6-0
- Length: 18 in (45 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: PS-3 Prime Reverse Cutting (single-armed)
- Needle Length: 13 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Delicate skin closure
- • Facial and cosmetic procedures
- • Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- • Fine superficial wound approximation
Ethicon ETHIBOND™ EXCEL Polyester Sutures are premium non-absorbable, braided sutures designed for superior handling, knot security, and long-term tensile strength in demanding surgical environments.
Manufactured from coated polyester, ETHIBOND™ EXCEL sutures offer excellent tissue support with minimal tissue reactivity, making them ideal for cardiovascular, orthopaedic, and general soft tissue approximation.
This configuration features a USP 2 suture size, 75cm (30 inch) length, and a double-armed MO-6 taper point needle, providing precision placement and strong wound closure in critical procedures.
The distinctive green and white colouring enhances visibility during surgery, improving handling and accuracy.
Key Features:
Non-absorbable braided polyester construction
Coated for smooth passage and reduced tissue drag
High tensile strength for long-term tissue support
Excellent knot security and handling
Minimal tissue reactivity
Specifications:
Brand: Ethicon
Product Line: ETHIBOND™ EXCEL
Material: Coated braided polyester
Absorbability: Non-absorbable
USP Size: 2
Length: 75cm (30”)
Colour: Green / White
Needle Type: Taper Point
Needle Code: MO-6
Configuration: Double Armed
Sterile: Yes
Box Quantity: 24