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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 ETHIBOND EXCEL is a synthetic non absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyester and coated to enhance handling characteristics while delivering reliable knot security and long term tensile strength.
This USP 2 green suture is supplied in a 75 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 40 mm tapercut needle with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to provide sharp, controlled penetration through dense or fibrous tissues with accurate placement.
ETHIBOND EXCEL sutures are intended for permanent tissue approximation, producing minimal tissue reaction while maintaining consistent mechanical performance throughout healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: ETHIBOND EXCEL
- Product Code: 869G
- Suture Material: Polyester
- Antibacterial Coating: None
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 2
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Green
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Tapercut
- Needle Design: Cutting
- Needle Size: 40 mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Closure of dense or fibrous tissues
- Soft tissue approximation
- General and abdominal surgery
- Procedures requiring permanent wound support
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL is a synthetic non absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyester and coated to enhance handling characteristics while providing excellent knot security and long term tensile strength.
This USP 2-0 green suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and is armed with double-armed 254 mm straight trocar point needles, specifically designed to provide strong, direct penetration through very dense, fibrous or thick tissue structures where conventional needles may be insufficient.
ETHIBOND EXCEL sutures are intended for permanent tissue approximation, producing minimal tissue reaction while maintaining consistent mechanical performance throughout healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: ETHIBOND EXCEL
- Product Code: D9816
- Suture Material: Polyester
- Antibacterial Coating: None
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Green
- Needle Configuration: Double-armed
- Needle Type: Trocar point
- Needle Design: Heavy penetration
- Needle Size: 254 mm
- Needle Curvature: Straight
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Orthopaedic and musculoskeletal surgery
- Closure of very dense or fibrous tissues
- Procedures requiring straight, heavy-duty needle penetration
- Situations requiring permanent wound support
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL is a synthetic non absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyester and coated to enhance handling characteristics while providing reliable knot security and long term tensile strength.
This USP 2-0 suture is supplied in a 90 cm (36 inch) length and features a white braided construction for clear visibility against tissue. It is armed with a single SHT-1 taperpoint needle measuring 36 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to pass smoothly through soft tissues while enabling controlled, accurate needle placement.
ETHIBOND EXCEL sutures are intended for permanent tissue approximation where dependable wound support and consistent handling are required. They produce minimal tissue reaction while maintaining stable mechanical performance throughout healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: ETHIBOND EXCEL
- Product Code: E6193G
- Suture Material: Polyester
- Antibacterial Coating: None
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 90 cm (36 in)
- Colour: White
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taperpoint (SHT-1)
- Needle Design: Round-bodied
- Needle Size: 36 mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General and abdominal surgery
- Procedures requiring smooth tissue passage
- Applications requiring permanent wound support
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL is a synthetic non absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyester and coated to enhance handling characteristics while providing reliable knot security and long term tensile strength.
This USP 0 suture is supplied in a 90 cm length and features a white braided construction for clear visibility against tissue. It is armed with a single 22 mm taperpoint needle in a straight (SKI) configuration, designed to pass smoothly through soft tissues while enabling controlled, linear needle placement.
ETHIBOND EXCEL sutures are intended for permanent tissue approximation where dependable wound support and consistent handling are required. They produce minimal tissue reaction while maintaining stable mechanical performance throughout healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: ETHIBOND EXCEL
- Product Code: E6194G
- Suture Material: Polyester
- Antibacterial Coating: None
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: White
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taperpoint
- Needle Design: Round-bodied
- Needle Size: 22 mm
- Needle Curvature: Straight (SKI)
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General and abdominal surgery
- Procedures requiring straight needle access
- Applications requiring permanent wound support
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code 2881G, is designed for microsurgical procedures requiring ultra-fine precision and minimal tissue trauma. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides exceptionally smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile support in delicate surgical fields.
The USP 11-0 size is intended for ophthalmic, vascular and other microsurgical applications where extremely fine wound approximation is critical. The short 5 inch (13 cm) strand length allows precise handling in confined operative areas.
2881G is supplied single-armed with one BV50-3 taper point needle measuring approximately 6.5 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The taper point design enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue, supporting highly controlled microsurgical closure.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring ultra-fine non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 11-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 5 in (13 cm) short strand length
- • Black colour for visual contrast
- • Single-armed BV50-3 taper point needle
- • Approx. 6.5 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Excellent knot security in micro-closures
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: 2881G
- GTIN: 30705031004195
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 11-0
- Length: 5 in (13 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: BV50-3 Taper Point (single-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 6.5 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Vascular and microvascular procedures
- • Extremely delicate tissue approximation
- • Specialist microsurgical wound closure
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code 7060G, is designed for highly delicate tissue approximation where ultra-fine precision and minimal tissue trauma are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides exceptionally smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile support.
The USP 10-0 size is intended for ophthalmic, vascular and microvascular procedures requiring extremely fine wound approximation. The short 6 inch (15 cm) strand length allows precise handling in confined surgical fields.
7060G is supplied single-armed with one CS140-6 taper point needle measuring approximately 6.5 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue, supporting controlled microsurgical closure.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring ultra-fine non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 10-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 6 in (15 cm) short strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Single-armed CS140-6 taper point needle
- • Approx. 6.5 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Excellent knot security in micro-closures
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: 7060G
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 10-0
- Length: 6 in (15 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: CS140-6 Taper Point (single-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 6.5 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Vascular and microvascular procedures
- • Extremely delicate tissue approximation
- • Specialist microsurgical wound closure
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Ligature, product code F6364G, is designed for secure ligation and soft tissue approximation where dependable tensile strength and smooth handling are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides minimal tissue reactivity, smooth passage and reliable long-term support.
The USP 2-0 (Metric 3) size delivers strong tensile performance suitable for vessel ligation and general soft tissue procedures requiring durable approximation. The 50 cm strand length allows flexible handling and controlled knot tying across a wide range of surgical environments.
F6364G is supplied needleless (NN), making it ideal for ligation applications where a separate needle is not required. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional hospital and surgical settings requiring dependable non-absorbable ligature material.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 2-0 (Metric 3) suture size
- • 50 cm strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced visibility
- • Needleless (NN) ligature
- • Smooth tissue passage with minimal drag
- • Excellent knot security and long-term tensile strength
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: F6364G
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 2-0 (Metric 3)
- Length: 50 cm
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: Needleless (NN)
- Needle Length: N/A
- Needle Curvature: N/A
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Vessel ligation
- • General surgical ligatures
- • Soft tissue approximation
- • Applications requiring permanent non-absorbable support
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Ligature, product code F6365G, is designed for secure vessel ligation and soft tissue control where high tensile strength and dependable knot security are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides smooth handling, minimal tissue reactivity and reliable long-term support.
The USP 1 (Metric 4) size delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for larger vessel ligation and high-tension soft tissue applications. The 50 cm strand length offers flexibility and controlled knot tying across a wide range of surgical environments.
F6365G is supplied needleless (NN), making it ideal for ligation procedures where a separate needle is not required. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional hospital and surgical settings requiring dependable non-absorbable ligature material.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 1 (Metric 4) high tensile strength ligature
- • 50 cm strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced visibility
- • Needleless (NN) configuration
- • Smooth passage with minimal drag
- • Excellent knot security and long-term durability
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: F6365G
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 1 (Metric 4)
- Length: 50 cm
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: Needleless (NN)
- Needle Length: N/A
- Needle Curvature: N/A
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Larger vessel ligation
- • General surgical ligatures
- • High-tension soft tissue control
- • Applications requiring permanent non-absorbable support