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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 PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8852, is engineered for dependable soft tissue and fascial approximation where enhanced tensile strength and extended reach are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound stability.
The USP 2-0 (Metric 3) diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for moderate to high-tension soft tissue closure. The extended 90 cm strand length supports efficient layered or continuous suturing techniques during surgical procedures.
This suture is fitted with a CC-40 TAPERCUT needle. The TAPERCUT configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of slightly resistant or fibrous tissue while maintaining stability and precision. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 2-0 (Metric 3) surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- CC-40 needle design
- TAPERCUT needle configuration
- Controlled penetration of fibrous tissue
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8852
- Product Group: Non-Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 2-0 (Metric 3)
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Needle Name: CC-40
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- Moderate to high-tension soft tissue repair
- Layered surgical closure
- General surgical procedures
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8937, is engineered for reliable soft tissue approximation where long-term tensile strength and minimal tissue reactivity are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, consistent handling and permanent wound support.
The USP 2-0 diameter provides substantial tensile performance suitable for fascia, fibrous tissue and general soft tissue closure requiring secure knot integrity. The 90 cm strand length supports controlled placement and continuous suturing techniques during a wide range of surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with a V-5 tapercut needle (17 mm). The tapercut configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling precise penetration of dense or fibrous tissue while reducing unnecessary trauma. Constructed from durable 4310 alloy, the needle offers strength, stability and resistance to bending during placement.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 2-0 surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- V-5 needle
- 17 mm tapercut needle
- 4310 needle alloy construction
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Long-term tensile strength
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8937
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 2-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Bi-directional
- Needle Name: V-5
- Needle Length: 17 mm
- Needle Point Type: Tapercut
- Needle Alloy: 4310
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Fascial closure
- Fibrous tissue repair
- Continuous suturing techniques
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable support
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8977, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation where long-term tensile strength and minimal tissue reactivity are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE delivers smooth tissue passage, consistent handling and permanent wound support.
The USP 2-0 diameter provides substantial tensile performance suitable for fascia and fibrous tissue closure requiring secure knot integrity and durable approximation. The 90 cm strand length supports controlled placement and continuous suturing techniques across a wide range of general surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with a V-7 tapercut needle. The tapercut configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of dense or fibrous tissue while minimising unnecessary trauma. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 2-0 surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- V-7 needle
- Tapercut needle configuration
- Designed for controlled penetration of fibrous tissue
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8977
- Category: Wound Closure
- Product Group: NonAbsorbable Sutures
- Suture Size: USP 2-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Needle Name: V-7
- Needle Point Type: Tapercut
- Pledget: No
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Fascial closure
- Fibrous tissue repair
- Continuous suturing techniques
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable support
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W982G, is engineered for reliable soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures requiring substantial tensile strength and minimal tissue reaction. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, consistent handling and permanent wound support.
The USP 0 diameter provides strong tensile performance suitable for veterinary fascial and soft tissue layers requiring secure approximation and dependable knot integrity. The 100 cm strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and controlled placement during general and advanced animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with a V-38 tapercut needle (31 mm). The tapercut configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling precise penetration of fibrous or moderately dense animal tissue while reducing unnecessary trauma. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring durable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 100 cm strand length
- V-38 needle
- 31 mm tapercut needle
- Designed for controlled penetration of animal tissue
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W982G
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 0
- Length: 100 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: V-38
- Needle Length: 31 mm
- Needle Point Type: Tapercut
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary soft tissue approximation
- Animal fascial closure
- General veterinary surgery
- Fibrous tissue requiring controlled penetration
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W987, is engineered for dependable soft tissue and dermal approximation in animal health procedures requiring secure wound support and minimal tissue reaction. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, consistent handling and permanent tensile strength.
The USP 2-0 diameter provides substantial tensile performance suitable for veterinary skin and soft tissue layers requiring reliable knot security. The 90 cm strand length supports controlled placement and continuous suturing techniques during general and advanced animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with a KP-3 conventional cutting needle (90 mm). The conventional cutting configuration is designed for sharp penetration of tougher dermal tissue, facilitating controlled passage through thick animal skin while maintaining needle stability. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring durable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 2-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- KP-3 conventional cutting needle
- 90 mm needle length
- Designed for penetration of tougher animal dermal tissue
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W987
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 2-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: KP-3 CONV
- Needle Length: 90 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary skin closure
- Large animal dermal procedures
- Thick tissue approximation
- General veterinary surgery
- Applications requiring strong non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture, product code EP8703H, is engineered for dependable permanent wound closure and soft tissue approximation. The suture is constructed from blue dyed polypropylene monofilament, providing long-term tensile strength retention, reduced tissue drag, and minimal tissue reactivity.
This configuration is sized USP 6-0, offering a fine diameter suitable for general soft tissue, cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures where controlled handling and precise placement are required. The 60 cm suture length provides ample workspace for suturing various tissue layers.
EP8703H features two BV-1 taperpoint needles, each measuring 9.3 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The taperpoint design enables smooth penetration through tissue with low trauma, while EVERPOINT technology maintains consistent needle sharpness throughout use for predictable performance.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this suture is designed for clinical and hospital environments requiring precision, strength, and excellent handling in wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament suture
- USP 6-0 — fine surgical diameter
- 60 cm suture length
- BV-1 taperpoint needles — 9.3 mm, 3/8 circle
- EVERPOINT technology for consistent needle sharpness
- Smooth passage with low tissue drag
- Excellent knot performance
- Blue dye for enhanced visibility
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: EP8703H
- GTIN: 30705031208227
- Material: Polypropylene
- Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 6-0
- Suture Length: 60 cm
- Needle Type: BV-1 taperpoint (double-armed)
- Needle Length: 9.3 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Colour: Blue
- Technology: EVERPOINT
- Packaging: Box of 36
- Suitable For
- General soft tissue closure
- Cardiovascular surgery
- Ophthalmic procedures
- Neurosurgical soft tissue approximation
- Precision wound support and ligation
This PROLENE Polypropylene Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture, product code EP8706H, is engineered for reliable wound closure requiring lasting tensile strength and excellent handling. Constructed from dyed blue polypropylene monofilament, it provides minimal tissue drag and low tissue reactivity, making it suitable for a wide range of soft tissue applications.
The USP 4-0 diameter balances strength with flexibility, making it ideal for general soft tissue, tendon repair, and fascia closure. The 75 cm suture length offers extended handling range for varied surgical approaches.
EP8706H features two BV-1 taperpoint needles, each with a 9.3 mm length and 3/8 circle curvature, designed to facilitate smooth penetration with controllable passage through tissue. EVERPOINT technology enhances needle sharpness consistency and penetration performance for predictable handling.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this suture is intended for professional clinical and hospital environments requiring secure, durable wound support.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament suture
- USP 4-0 — balanced strength and flexibility
- 75 cm suture length
- BV-1 taperpoint needles — 9.3 mm, 3/8 circle
- EVERPOINT technology for consistent needle sharpness
- Smooth passage with low tissue drag
- Secure knot performance
- Blue dye for enhanced visibility
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: EP8706H
- GTIN: 30705031211086
- Material: Polypropylene
- Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 4-0
- Suture Length: 75 cm
- Needle Type: BV-1 taperpoint (double-armed)
- Needle Length: 9.3 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Colour: Blue
- Technology: EVERPOINT
- Packaging: Box of 36
- Suitable For
- General soft tissue closure
- Tendon repair
- Fascia and muscle closure
- Surgical wound support requiring permanent sutures
This PROLENE Polypropylene Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture, product code EP8707H, is designed for durable and reliable soft tissue approximation where permanent tensile strength is required. Manufactured from blue dyed polypropylene monofilament, the suture offers excellent strength retention, minimal tissue reactivity, and low tissue drag.
The USP 3-0 diameter provides increased strength for soft tissue, fascia, and muscle closure while maintaining good handling characteristics. The 75 cm suture length allows extended reach and flexibility during surgical procedures.
EP8707H is supplied with two BV-1 taperpoint needles, each measuring 9.3 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The taperpoint geometry enables smooth tissue penetration with reduced trauma, while EVERPOINT technology ensures consistent needle sharpness and predictable penetration performance throughout use.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this suture is intended for professional clinical and hospital environments requiring secure, permanent wound support.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament suture
- USP 3-0 — strong diameter for soft tissue and fascia
- 75 cm suture length
- BV-1 taperpoint needles — 9.3 mm, 3/8 circle
- EVERPOINT technology for consistent needle sharpness
- Smooth passage with low tissue drag
- Excellent knot security
- Blue dye for enhanced visibility
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: EP8707H
- GTIN: 30705031211093
- Material: Polypropylene
- Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 3-0
- Suture Length: 75 cm
- Needle Type: BV-1 taperpoint (double-armed)
- Needle Length: 9.3 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Colour: Blue
- Technology: EVERPOINT
- Packaging: Box of 36
- Suitable For
- General soft tissue closure
- Fascia and muscle approximation
- Cardiovascular and abdominal procedures
- Wound closure requiring permanent tensile support
