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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.
Order online with fast UK dispatch and competitive trade pricing from SutureVet.
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LUXSUTURES® Luxylene Polypropylene sutures are non-absorbable monofilament surgical sutures designed for secure and long-term wound closure. Manufactured from isotactic polypropylene, these sutures deliver excellent tensile strength with minimal tissue reactivity, making them suitable for delicate procedures requiring permanent support.
The smooth monofilament construction allows atraumatic passage through tissue, reducing drag and minimising bacterial adherence. The blue suture colour enhances visibility during placement and knot tying, supporting accurate handling in demanding clinical and veterinary environments.
This variant is supplied double-armed with two DR 13 reverse cutting needles, engineered for controlled penetration of tougher tissues such as skin. The reverse cutting geometry supports clean incision edges while reducing the risk of tissue tearing, enabling precise wound edge approximation. Supplied sterile and single-use.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable monofilament polypropylene suture
- High tensile strength for permanent wound support
- Minimal tissue reaction and reduced infection risk
- Smooth handling with dependable knot security
- Blue suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- Double-armed configuration with 2 × DR 13 reverse cutting needles
- Sterile, single-use
- Needle & Suture Details
- Material: Polypropylene (Luxylene)
- Thread Type: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 6/0
- Suture Length: 60 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Needle Type: DR – Reverse Cutting
- Needle Size: 2 × 13 mm (Double Armed)
- Suitable For
- Fine skin closure
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Dermatological procedures
- Paediatric and delicate soft tissue surgery
- Veterinary wound closure
- Packaging & Sterility
- Sterile, single-use surgical suture
- Supplied as a box of 12 sutures
- Suitable for hospital, clinical, and veterinary use
LuxSutures® Luxylene Polypropylene sutures are manufactured from high-quality polypropylene monofilament, offering permanent tensile strength with minimal tissue reactivity.
This USP 5/0 suture is supplied in blue for enhanced visibility and fitted with 2 × DR 13 round bodied taper point needles (13 mm) on a 60 cm strand, allowing balanced, controlled placement in fine and delicate soft tissue.
Luxylene polypropylene sutures are intended for soft tissue approximation and ligation where long-term wound support is required and absorption is not desired.
- Key Features
- LuxSutures® Luxylene polypropylene monofilament suture
- Non-absorbable for permanent tissue support
- Blue colour for improved intra-operative visibility
- Minimal tissue reaction
- Double-needle configuration for balanced placement
- Smooth handling with secure knot performance
- Suitable For
- Fine soft tissue closure
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Ophthalmic and delicate procedures
- Gynecological procedures
- Urological surgery
- Material & Construction
- Brand: LuxSutures®
- Range: Luxylene
- Material: Polypropylene
- Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Colour: Blue
- Needle Details
- Needle Type: DR
- Needle Style: Round bodied – taper point
- Needle Length: 13 mm (each)
- Configuration: Double needle
- Curvature: ½ circle
- Suture Specifications
- USP Size: 5/0
- Length: 60 cm
- Pack Size
- Sterile, single use
- Box of 12 sutures
LUXSUTURES® Luxylene Polypropylene sutures are non-absorbable monofilament surgical sutures designed for secure and long-term wound closure. Manufactured from isotactic polypropylene, these sutures deliver excellent tensile strength with minimal tissue reactivity, making them suitable for delicate procedures requiring permanent support.
The smooth monofilament construction allows atraumatic passage through tissue, reducing drag and minimising bacterial adherence. The blue suture colour enhances visibility during placement and knot tying, supporting accurate handling in clinical and veterinary environments.
This variant is supplied with a DS 12 reverse cutting needle, engineered for controlled penetration of tougher tissues such as skin. The reverse cutting geometry supports clean incision edges while reducing the risk of tissue tearing, enabling precise wound edge approximation. Supplied sterile and single-use.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable monofilament polypropylene suture
- High tensile strength for permanent wound support
- Minimal tissue reaction and reduced infection risk
- Smooth handling with dependable knot security
- Blue suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- DS 12 reverse cutting needle for precise skin closure
- Sterile, single-use
- Needle & Suture Details
- Material: Polypropylene (Luxylene)
- Thread Type: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 6/0
- Suture Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Needle Type: DS – Reverse Cutting
- Needle Size: 12 mm
- Suitable For
- Fine skin closure
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Dermatological procedures
- Paediatric and delicate soft tissue surgery
- Veterinary wound closure
- Packaging & Sterility
- Sterile, single-use surgical suture
- Supplied as a box of 12 sutures
- Suitable for hospital, clinical, and veterinary use
LUXSUTURES® Luxylene Polypropylene sutures are non-absorbable monofilament surgical sutures designed for secure and long-term wound closure. Manufactured from isotactic polypropylene, these sutures deliver excellent tensile strength with minimal tissue reactivity, making them suitable for delicate procedures requiring permanent support.
The smooth monofilament construction allows atraumatic passage through tissue, reducing drag and minimising bacterial adherence. The blue suture colour enhances visibility during placement and knot tying, supporting accurate handling in clinical and veterinary environments.
This variant is supplied with a DS 12 reverse cutting needle, engineered for controlled penetration of tougher tissues such as skin. The reverse cutting geometry supports clean incision edges while reducing the risk of tissue tearing, enabling precise wound edge approximation. Supplied sterile and single-use.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable monofilament polypropylene suture
- High tensile strength for permanent wound support
- Minimal tissue reaction and reduced infection risk
- Smooth handling with dependable knot security
- Blue suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- DS 12 reverse cutting needle for precise skin closure
- Sterile, single-use
- Needle & Suture Details
- Material: Polypropylene (Luxylene)
- Thread Type: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 6/0
- Suture Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Needle Type: DS – Reverse Cutting
- Needle Size: 12 mm
- Suitable For
- Fine skin closure
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Dermatological procedures
- Paediatric and delicate soft tissue surgery
- Veterinary wound closure
- Packaging & Sterility
- Sterile, single-use surgical suture
- Supplied as a box of 12 sutures
- Suitable for hospital, clinical, and veterinary use
LuxSutures® Luxylene Polypropylene sutures are manufactured from high-quality polypropylene monofilament, offering permanent tensile strength with minimal tissue reactivity.
This USP 5/0 suture is supplied in blue for enhanced visibility and fitted with a DS 12 reverse cutting needle (12 mm) on a 45 cm strand, suitable for controlled penetration in delicate soft tissue.
Luxylene polypropylene sutures are intended for soft tissue approximation and ligation where long-term wound support is required and absorption is not desired.
- Key Features
- LuxSutures® Luxylene polypropylene monofilament suture
- Non-absorbable for permanent tissue support
- Blue colour for improved intra-operative visibility
- Minimal tissue reaction
- Reverse cutting needle for precise tissue penetration
- Smooth handling with secure knot performance
- Suitable For
- Fine soft tissue closure
- Skin closure
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Gynecological procedures
- Urological surgery
- Material & Construction
- Brand: LuxSutures®
- Range: Luxylene
- Material: Polypropylene
- Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Colour: Blue
- Needle Details
- Needle Type: DS
- Needle Style: Reverse cutting
- Needle Length: 12 mm
- Curvature: ½ circle
- Suture Specifications
- USP Size: 5/0
- Length: 45 cm
- Pack Size
- Sterile, single use
- Box of 12 sutures
LUXSUTURES® Luxylene Polypropylene sutures are non-absorbable monofilament surgical sutures designed for secure and long-term wound closure. Manufactured from isotactic polypropylene, these sutures deliver excellent tensile strength with minimal tissue reactivity, making them suitable for delicate procedures requiring permanent support.
The smooth monofilament construction allows atraumatic passage through tissue, reducing drag and minimising bacterial adherence. The blue suture colour enhances visibility during placement and knot tying, supporting accurate handling in clinical and veterinary environments.
This variant is supplied with a DS 16 reverse cutting needle, engineered for controlled penetration of tougher tissues such as skin. The reverse cutting geometry supports clean incision edges while reducing the risk of tissue tearing, enabling precise wound edge approximation. Supplied sterile and single-use.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable monofilament polypropylene suture
- High tensile strength for permanent wound support
- Minimal tissue reaction and reduced infection risk
- Smooth handling including dependable knot security
- Blue suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- DS 16 reverse cutting needle for precise skin closure
- Sterile, single-use
- Needle & Suture Details
- Material: Polypropylene (Luxylene)
- Thread Type: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 6/0
- Suture Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Needle Type: DS – Reverse Cutting
- Needle Size: 16 mm
- Suitable For
- Fine skin closure
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Dermatological procedures
- Paediatric and delicate soft tissue surgery
- Veterinary wound closure
- Packaging & Sterility
- Sterile, single-use surgical suture
- Supplied as a box of 12 sutures
- Suitable for hospital, clinical, and veterinary use
LuxSutures® Luxylene Polypropylene sutures are manufactured from high-quality polypropylene monofilament, offering permanent tensile strength with minimal tissue reactivity.
This USP 5/0 suture is supplied in blue for enhanced visibility and fitted with a DS 16 reverse cutting needle (16 mm) on a 45 cm strand, suitable for controlled penetration in delicate soft tissue.
Luxylene polypropylene sutures are intended for soft tissue approximation and ligation where long-term wound support is required and absorption is not desired.
- Key Features
- LuxSutures® Luxylene polypropylene monofilament suture
- Non-absorbable for permanent tissue support
- Blue colour for improved intra-operative visibility
- Minimal tissue reaction
- Reverse cutting needle for precise tissue penetration
- Smooth handling with secure knot performance
- Suitable For
- Fine soft tissue closure
- Skin closure
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Gynecological procedures
- Urological surgery
- Material & Construction
- Brand: LuxSutures®
- Range: Luxylene
- Material: Polypropylene
- Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Colour: Blue
- Needle Details
- Needle Type: DS
- Needle Style: Reverse cutting
- Needle Length: 16 mm
- Curvature: ½ circle
- Suture Specifications
- USP Size: 5/0
- Length: 45 cm
- Pack Size
- Sterile, single use
- Box of 12 sutures
LuxSutures® Luxylene Polypropylene sutures are manufactured from high-quality polypropylene monofilament, offering permanent tensile strength with minimal tissue reactivity.
This USP 5/0 suture is supplied in blue for enhanced visibility and fitted with a DS 16 reverse cutting needle (16 mm) on a 75 cm strand, suitable for controlled penetration in delicate soft tissue.
Luxylene polypropylene sutures are intended for soft tissue approximation and ligation where long-term wound support is required and absorption is not desired.
- Key Features
- LuxSutures® Luxylene polypropylene monofilament suture
- Non-absorbable for permanent tissue support
- Blue colour for improved intra-operative visibility
- Minimal tissue reaction
- Reverse cutting needle for precise tissue penetration
- Smooth handling with secure knot performance
- Suitable For
- Fine soft tissue closure
- Skin closure
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Gynecological procedures
- Urological surgery
- Material & Construction
- Brand: LuxSutures®
- Range: Luxylene
- Material: Polypropylene
- Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Colour: Blue
- Needle Details
- Needle Type: DS
- Needle Style: Reverse cutting
- Needle Length: 16 mm
- Curvature: ½ circle
- Suture Specifications
- USP Size: 5/0
- Length: 75 cm
- Pack Size
- Sterile, single use
- Box of 12 sutures