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SutureVet provides a specialist range of equine sutures designed to meet the exacting standards of horse surgery and large animal veterinary practice. Whether you are performing colic surgery, wound closure, tendon repair, or reproductive procedures, our suture materials deliver the strength, flexibility, and tissue compatibility required in equine patients.
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This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9950H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring prolonged tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in surgical environments.
The USP 4-0 diameter provides controlled tensile performance suitable for dermal and general soft tissue closure. The undyed monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and reliable knot security during placement.
Each suture features a 45 cm strand length, supporting effective handling within standard operative fields. Supplied with an FS-2 reverse cutting needle, this configuration positions the cutting edge on the outer curvature to reduce the risk of tissue cut-through while delivering precise penetration through skin and tougher tissue layers.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength during the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this configuration is intended for professional surgical settings requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 4-0 surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- FS-2 reverse cutting needle
- Reverse cutting edge design for controlled penetration
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9950H
- Category: Wound Closure
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Suture Size: USP 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Undyed
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Needle Name: FS-2
- Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Dermal and skin closure
- General soft tissue surgical procedures
- Procedures involving tougher or fibrous tissue
- Applications requiring reverse cutting needle precision
- Surgical environments requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
Ethicon MONOCRYL® (poliglecaprone 25) Sutures are premium synthetic absorbable monofilament sutures designed for smooth tissue passage, excellent handling, and predictable absorption.
Manufactured from poliglecaprone 25, MONOCRYL® sutures provide high initial tensile strength with rapid absorption, making them ideal for procedures requiring short-term wound support and superior cosmetic outcomes.
This configuration features a USP 4-0 suture size, 45cm (18 inch) length, and a PS-2 precision reverse cutting needle (3/8 circle, 19mm), ensuring accurate penetration and controlled placement in delicate tissue.
The violet colour enhances intraoperative visibility, supporting precision and efficiency.
Key Features:
- Synthetic absorbable monofilament (poliglecaprone 25)
- Smooth passage with minimal tissue drag
- High initial tensile strength with rapid absorption
- Excellent handling and knot security
- Designed for cosmetic and subcuticular closure
Clinical Performance:
- Absorption via hydrolysis with predictable loss of strength
- Minimal tissue reaction
- Ideal for short-term wound support
Indications:
- Subcuticular skin closure
- Plastic and cosmetic surgery
- General soft tissue approximation
- Paediatric and dermatological procedures
Specifications:
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL®
- Material: Poliglecaprone 25 (monofilament)
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 45cm (18”)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting (Precision Point)
- Needle Code: PS-2 (3/8 Circle, 19mm)
- Configuration: Single Armed
- Structure: Monofilament
- Box Quantity: 12
Ethicon PDS II is a sterile, synthetic, absorbable monofilament surgical suture composed of polydioxanone. The monofilament structure provides smooth tissue passage, minimal tissue drag and prolonged tensile strength retention to support extended wound healing.
This USP 4-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 45 cm (18 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed PC-5 PRIME MP conventional cutting needle measuring 19 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, designed to deliver sharp, controlled penetration for precise skin and superficial tissue closure.
PDS II sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis and provide extended wound support compared to braided absorbable sutures, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and predictable strength retention over time. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: PDS II
- Product Code: Z823G
- GTIN: 30705031061785
- Suture Material: Polydioxanone
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic, extended absorption)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 45 cm (18 in)
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Conventional Cutting PC-5 PRIME MP
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 19 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Skin closure
- Soft tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring extended wound support
- Plastic and reconstructive procedures
The Ethicon MONOCRYL™ PLUS Antibacterial Suture MCP4930H is a sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25, designed for precise soft tissue approximation and ligation.
MONOCRYL™ PLUS sutures incorporate IRGACARE® MP (triclosan), a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent shown in vitro to inhibit bacterial colonisation on the suture surface. This antimicrobial protection helps reduce the risk of microbial attachment to the suture during the critical wound healing period.
The monofilament construction allows smooth tissue passage with minimal tissue trauma while reducing the potential for bacterial adherence compared with braided sutures.
This version of MONOCRYL™ PLUS is supplied undyed, providing a clear monofilament option where minimal visual contrast is preferred during delicate surgical procedures.
Poliglecaprone 25 has been shown to be non-antigenic, non-pyrogenic and associated with minimal tissue reaction during absorption, making it suitable for delicate tissue closure.
The suture is supplied attached to a stainless steel P-3 needle and packaged sterile for single-use surgical procedures.
MONOCRYL™ PLUS sutures are commonly used for subcuticular skin closure, plastic surgery procedures, ophthalmic-style fine tissue work and delicate soft tissue approximation where antibacterial protection is beneficial.
- Key Features
- • Synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture
- • Manufactured from poliglecaprone 25
- • Antibacterial coating with IRGACARE® MP (triclosan)
- • Undyed monofilament for delicate tissue closure
- • Smooth monofilament structure reduces tissue drag
- • Excellent handling and knot security
- • Minimal tissue reaction during absorption
- • Supplied with P-3 precision surgical needle
- Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ethicon – Johnson & Johnson MedTech
- Product: MONOCRYL™ PLUS Antibacterial Absorbable Suture
- Product Code: MCP4930H
- GTIN: 30705031122189
- Brand: MONOCRYL™ PLUS
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Suture Type: Synthetic absorbable monofilament
- Suture Colour: Undyed
- USP Size: 5-0
- Suture Length: 45 cm (18 in)
- Needle Type: P-3 VB
- Needle Attachment: 1 × P-3 needle
- Antibacterial Agent: Triclosan (IRGACARE® MP)
- Sterility: Sterile
- Usage: Single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Plastic surgery
- Subcuticular skin closure
- Dermal closure procedures
- Delicate tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring antibacterial sutures
The Ethicon MONOCRYL™ PLUS Antibacterial Suture MCP4940H is a sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25, designed for precise soft tissue approximation and ligation.
MONOCRYL™ PLUS sutures incorporate IRGACARE® MP (triclosan), a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent that has been shown in vitro to inhibit bacterial colonisation on the suture surface. This antimicrobial protection helps reduce the risk of microbial attachment during the critical wound healing period.
The monofilament construction allows smooth tissue passage while minimising tissue trauma and reducing the potential for bacterial adherence compared with braided sutures.
This version of MONOCRYL™ PLUS is supplied undyed, providing a clear monofilament option where minimal visual contrast is preferred during delicate surgical procedures.
Poliglecaprone 25 has been demonstrated to be non-antigenic, non-pyrogenic and associated with minimal tissue reaction during absorption, making it suitable for delicate tissue closure.
The suture is supplied attached to a stainless steel P-3 needle and packaged sterile for single-use surgical procedures.
MONOCRYL™ PLUS sutures are commonly used in plastic surgery, dermatologic closure, subcuticular skin closure and delicate soft tissue approximation procedures where antibacterial suture protection may be beneficial.
- Key Features
- • Synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture
- • Manufactured from poliglecaprone 25
- • Antibacterial coating with IRGACARE® MP (triclosan)
- • Undyed monofilament for delicate tissue closure
- • Smooth monofilament structure reduces tissue drag
- • Excellent handling and knot security
- • Minimal tissue reaction during absorption
- • Supplied with P-3 precision surgical needle
- Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ethicon – Johnson & Johnson MedTech
- Product: MONOCRYL™ PLUS Antibacterial Absorbable Suture
- Product Code: MCP4940H
- GTIN: 30705031122202
- Brand: MONOCRYL™ PLUS
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Suture Type: Synthetic absorbable monofilament
- Suture Colour: Undyed
- USP Size: 4-0
- Suture Length: 45 cm (18 in)
- Needle Type: P-3 VB
- Needle Attachment: 1 × P-3 needle
- Antibacterial Agent: Triclosan (IRGACARE® MP)
- Sterility: Sterile
- Usage: Single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Plastic surgery
- Subcuticular skin closure
- Dermal closure procedures
- Delicate tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring antibacterial sutures
The Ethicon MONOCRYL™ Absorbable Suture NP0126 is a sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25, designed for soft tissue approximation and ligation.
MONOCRYL™ sutures are produced from a copolymer of glycolide and ε-caprolactone, providing excellent handling characteristics, reliable knot security and smooth tissue passage.
The monofilament structure minimises tissue drag and reduces the potential for bacterial adherence compared with braided sutures, making it suitable for delicate tissue approximation.
This version of MONOCRYL™ is supplied undyed, providing a clear monofilament option often preferred for procedures requiring minimal visual contrast.
Poliglecaprone 25 has been shown to be non-antigenic, non-pyrogenic and associated with minimal tissue reaction during absorption, making MONOCRYL™ sutures suitable for delicate tissue closure.
The suture is supplied attached to a stainless steel PS-4C PRIME needle and packaged sterile for single-use surgical procedures.
MONOCRYL™ sutures are widely used in general surgery, plastic surgery, dermatologic procedures and subcuticular skin closure where smooth tissue passage and predictable absorption are required.
MONOCRYL™ sutures comply with the European Pharmacopoeia requirements for sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament sutures and the United States Pharmacopoeia requirements for absorbable surgical sutures.
- Key Features
- • Synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture
- • Manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 copolymer
- • Undyed monofilament for delicate tissue closure
- • Smooth monofilament structure reduces tissue drag
- • Excellent handling and knot security
- • Minimal tissue reaction during absorption
- • Supplied with PS-4C PRIME surgical needle
- • Sterile single-use surgical suture
- Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ethicon – Johnson & Johnson MedTech
- Product: MONOCRYL™ Absorbable Monofilament Suture
- Product Code: NP0126
- GTIN: 30705031064113
- Brand: MONOCRYL™
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Suture Type: Synthetic absorbable monofilament
- Suture Colour: Undyed
- USP Size: 4-0
- Suture Length: 45 cm (18 in)
- Needle Type: PS-4C PRIME
- Needle Attachment: 1 × PS-4C PRIME
- Sterility: Sterile
- Usage: Single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Plastic surgery
- Dermatologic closure
- Subcuticular skin closure
- General surgery
- Delicate tissue approximation procedures
The Ethicon MONOCRYL™ Absorbable Suture NP0127 is a sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25, designed for precise soft tissue approximation and ligation.
MONOCRYL™ sutures are produced from a copolymer of glycolide and ε-caprolactone, providing excellent handling characteristics, smooth tissue passage and reliable knot security during surgical procedures.
The monofilament structure helps minimise tissue drag and reduces the potential for bacterial adherence compared with braided sutures, making it suitable for delicate tissue approximation.
This version of MONOCRYL™ is supplied undyed, providing a clear monofilament option where minimal visual contrast is preferred during fine surgical procedures.
Poliglecaprone 25 has been demonstrated to be non-antigenic, non-pyrogenic and associated with minimal tissue reaction during absorption, making it suitable for delicate tissue closure.
The suture is supplied attached to a stainless steel PS-4C PRIME needle and packaged sterile for single-use surgical procedures.
MONOCRYL™ sutures are widely used in general surgery, plastic surgery, dermatologic procedures and subcuticular skin closure where smooth tissue passage and predictable absorption are required.
MONOCRYL™ sutures comply with the European Pharmacopoeia requirements for sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament sutures and the United States Pharmacopoeia requirements for absorbable surgical sutures.
Key Features
- • Synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture
- • Manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 copolymer
- • Undyed monofilament for delicate tissue closure
- • Smooth monofilament structure reduces tissue drag
- • Excellent handling and knot security
- • Minimal tissue reaction during absorption
- • Supplied with PS-4C PRIME surgical needle
- • Sterile single-use surgical suture
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ethicon – Johnson & Johnson MedTech
- Product: MONOCRYL™ Absorbable Monofilament Suture
- Product Code: NP0127
- GTIN: 30705031064120
- Brand: MONOCRYL™
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Suture Type: Synthetic absorbable monofilament
- Suture Colour: Undyed
- USP Size: 5-0
- Suture Length: 45 cm (18 in)
- Needle Type: PS-4C PRIME
- Needle Attachment: 1 × PS-4C PRIME
- Sterility: Sterile
- Usage: Single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Plastic surgery
- Dermatologic closure
- Subcuticular skin closure
- General surgery
- Delicate tissue approximation procedures
This PDS® II (Polydioxanone) Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code F2847H, is engineered for soft tissue approximation where extended wound support and predictable absorption are required. Manufactured from synthetic monofilament polydioxanone, PDS® II provides prolonged tensile strength retention while minimising tissue reactivity.
The USP 4-0 diameter offers balanced strength suitable for dermal and general soft tissue closure. The 75 cm strand length supports accurate placement and controlled knot tying across a wide range of surgical procedures.
This suture is fitted with a P-3 PRIME™ reverse cutting needle. The PRIME™ reverse cutting configuration enhances needle strength and reduces tissue cut-through risk, supporting sharp, controlled penetration in dermal layers. PDS® II gradually absorbs through hydrolysis, eliminating the need for suture removal while maintaining extended wound support during the critical healing phase. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- USP 4-0 surgical diameter
- 75 cm strand length
- P-3 PRIME™ needle design
- Reverse cutting needle configuration
- Extended tensile strength retention
- Predictable absorption profile
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® II
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: F2847H
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 4-0
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Absorbability: Absorbable (via hydrolysis)
- Needle Name: P-3 PRIME™
- Needle Point Type: PRIME™ Reverse Cutting
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Dermal wound closure
- Subcuticular closure
- General soft tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring extended absorbable support
- Applications where suture removal is undesirable