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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 ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code W2830, is designed for ultra-fine tissue approximation where exceptional precision and minimal tissue trauma are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides extremely smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile strength.
The USP 10-0 size is intended for ophthalmic and microvascular procedures requiring extremely delicate wound closure. The short 5 inch (13 cm) strand length allows precise control within confined microsurgical fields.
W2830 is supplied single-armed (S/A) with one BV100-4 taper point needle measuring approximately 4 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The fine taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue and supports controlled microsurgical approximation.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable micro-closure performance.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 10-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 5 in (13 cm) short strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Single-armed configuration
- • BV100-4 taper point needle
- • Approx. 4 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: W2830
- GTIN: 30705031126156
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 10-0
- Length: 5 in (13 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: BV100-4 Taper Point (single-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 4 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Microvascular procedures
- • Extremely delicate tissue approximation
- • Specialist microsurgical wound closure
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code W2850, is designed for ultra-fine tissue approximation where exceptional precision and minimal tissue trauma are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides extremely smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile strength.
The USP 10-0 size is intended for ophthalmic and microvascular procedures requiring extremely delicate wound closure. The short 5 inch (13 cm) strand length allows precise control within confined microsurgical fields.
W2850 is supplied single-armed (S/A) with one BV75-4 taper point needle measuring approximately 4 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The fine taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue and supports controlled microsurgical approximation.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable micro-closure performance.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 10-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 5 in (13 cm) strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Single-armed configuration
- • BV75-4 taper point needle
- • Approx. 4 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: W2850
- GTIN: 30705031126163
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 10-0
- Length: 5 in (13 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: BV75-4 Taper Point (single-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 4 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Microvascular procedures
- • Extremely delicate tissue approximation
- • Specialist microsurgical wound closure
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code W2860, is designed for ultra-fine tissue approximation where maximum precision and minimal tissue trauma are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides exceptionally smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile strength.
The USP 10-0 size is intended for ophthalmic and microvascular procedures requiring extremely delicate wound closure. The short 5 inch (13 cm) strand length allows precise control within confined microsurgical fields.
W2860 is supplied single-armed (S/A) with one BVH100-3 taper point needle measuring approximately 3 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The ultra-fine taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue and supports highly controlled microsurgical approximation.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable micro-closure performance.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 10-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 5 in (13 cm) short strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Single-armed configuration
- • BVH100-3 taper point needle
- • Approx. 3 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: W2860
- GTIN: 30705031080830
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 10-0
- Length: 5 in (13 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: BVH100-3 Taper Point (single-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 3 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Corneal and retinal procedures
- • Microvascular tissue approximation
- • Extremely delicate tissue closure
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code W2870, is engineered for ultra-fine tissue approximation where exceptional precision and minimal tissue trauma are critical. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON ensures extremely smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and dependable long-term tensile support.
The USP 10-0 size is intended for ophthalmic and advanced microvascular procedures requiring highly delicate wound closure. The short 5 inch (13 cm) strand length provides precise control within confined microsurgical fields.
W2870 is supplied single-armed (S/A) with one BV75-3 taper point needle measuring approximately 3 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The ultra-fine taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue and supports meticulous microsurgical approximation.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable micro-closure performance.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 10-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 5 in (13 cm) short strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Single-armed configuration
- • BV75-3 taper point needle
- • Approx. 3 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: W2870
- GTIN: 30705031126170
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 10-0
- Length: 5 in (13 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: BV75-3 Taper Point (single-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 3 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Corneal and retinal procedures
- • Microvascular tissue approximation
- • Extremely delicate tissue closure
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code W2899, is designed for ultra-fine tissue approximation where exceptional precision and minimal tissue trauma are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides extremely smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile strength.
The USP 10-0 size is intended for ophthalmic and advanced microvascular procedures requiring extremely delicate wound closure. The short 5 inch (13 cm) strand length allows precise control within confined microsurgical fields.
W2899 is supplied single-armed (S/A) with one V100-3 taper point needle measuring approximately 3 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The ultra-fine taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue and supports meticulous microsurgical approximation.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable micro-closure performance.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 10-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 5 in (13 cm) short strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Single-armed configuration
- • V100-3 taper point needle
- • Approx. 3 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: W2899
- GTIN: 30705031126217
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 10-0
- Length: 5 in (13 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: V100-3 Taper Point (single-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 3 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Corneal and retinal procedures
- • Microvascular tissue approximation
- • Extremely delicate tissue closure
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code W2901, is designed for ultra-fine tissue approximation where exceptional precision and minimal tissue trauma are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides extremely smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile strength.
The USP 8-0 size is intended for ophthalmic, plastic and microvascular procedures requiring refined wound edge alignment. The short 5 inch (13 cm) strand length allows precise control within confined microsurgical fields.
W2901 is supplied single-armed (S/A) with one TG135-6 taper point needle measuring approximately 6 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue and supports controlled microsurgical approximation.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable fine wound closure.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 8-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 5 in (13 cm) strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Single-armed configuration
- • TG135-6 taper point needle
- • Approx. 6 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: W2901
- GTIN: 30705031126224
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 8-0
- Length: 5 in (13 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: TG135-6 Taper Point (single-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 6 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- • Microvascular tissue approximation
- • Extremely delicate tissue closure
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code W2908, is designed for ultra-fine tissue approximation where exceptional precision and minimal tissue trauma are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides extremely smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile strength.
The USP 8-0 size is intended for ophthalmic, plastic and microvascular procedures requiring refined wound edge alignment. The short 5 inch (13 cm) strand length allows precise control within confined microsurgical fields.
W2908 is supplied single-armed (S/A) with one BV130-5 taper point needle measuring approximately 5 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The fine taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue and supports controlled microsurgical approximation.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable fine wound closure.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 8-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 5 in (13 cm) short strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Single-armed configuration
- • BV130-5 taper point needle
- • Approx. 5 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: W2908
- GTIN: 30705031202577
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 8-0
- Length: 5 in (13 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: BV130-5 Taper Point (single-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 5 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- • Microvascular tissue approximation
- • Extremely delicate tissue closure
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code W7799, is designed for ultra-fine tissue approximation where exceptional precision and minimal tissue trauma are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides extremely smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile strength.
The USP 10-0 size is intended for ophthalmic and advanced microvascular procedures requiring extremely delicate wound closure. The 12 inch (30 cm) strand length allows precise control within confined microsurgical fields.
W7799 is supplied double-armed (D/A) with two TG6-C taper point needles, each measuring approximately 6 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue and supports balanced, symmetrical microsurgical approximation.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable micro-closure performance.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 10-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 12 in (30 cm) strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Double-armed configuration
- • Two TG6-C taper point needles
- • Approx. 6 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: W7799
- GTIN: 30705031127672
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 10-0
- Length: 12 in (30 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: TG6-C Taper Point (double-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 6 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Microvascular procedures
- • Extremely delicate tissue approximation
- • Symmetrical microsurgical closure