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SutureVet offers a specialist range of exotic animal sutures designed for the unique anatomical and physiological demands of non-traditional species. From reptiles and birds to small mammals and zoo animals, our suture materials are selected to deliver reliable wound closure with minimal tissue reactivity.
Exotic animal surgery requires precision — fine gauges, atraumatic needle profiles, and materials that absorb predictably or remain stable in species with differing metabolic rates. Our range includes absorbable monofilament sutures ideal for internal closures in reptiles, as well as fine braided options suited to avian and small mammal soft tissue work.
All products are sourced from ISO-certified manufacturers and are used by exotic animal vets, wildlife rehabilitators, and zoological practices across the UK. Whether you are closing a chelonian shell repair, a ferret spay, or an avian crop incision, SutureVet has the right suture for the job.
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Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910, offering predictable absorption and dependable wound support with minimal tissue reaction.
This USP 4-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is fitted with double-armed 11 mm reverse spatula needles with a 3/8 circle curvature. The reverse spatula needle design is specifically suited to ophthalmic and microsurgical applications, allowing controlled lamellar dissection and precise placement within delicate tissue planes.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, providing gradual loss of tensile strength as healing progresses. The braided structure ensures excellent handling and secure knot performance. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: W9762
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Double-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse spatula
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 11 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Delicate tissue approximation
- Microsurgical procedures
- Precision wound closure
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910, designed to provide dependable wound support with predictable absorption and minimal tissue reaction.
This USP 4-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 75 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 17 mm Tapercut needle featuring a 5/8 circle curvature. The Tapercut needle combines cutting efficiency with tapered geometry, making it suitable for controlled penetration and accurate placement in deeper or restricted operative sites where increased curvature improves access.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in gradual, predictable loss of tensile strength as healing progresses. The braided construction ensures excellent handling and secure knot performance. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: W9820
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Tapercut
- Needle Curvature: 5/8 circle
- Needle Size: 17 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Deep or confined surgical sites
- General and minor surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring increased needle curvature
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910, providing dependable wound support with predictable absorption and minimal tissue reaction.
This USP 5-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 75 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 17 mm Tapercut needle with a 3/8 circle curvature. The Tapercut needle combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, allowing controlled penetration and accurate placement when closing delicate or moderately fibrous tissues.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in gradual and predictable loss of tensile strength as healing progresses. The braided structure ensures excellent handling and secure knot performance. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: W9824
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 5-0
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Tapercut
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 17 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- General and minor surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring controlled cutting penetration
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and engineered for rapid absorption and short-term tensile strength retention.
The braided construction provides excellent handling characteristics and reliable knot security, making it suitable for superficial soft tissue approximation where extended wound support is not required.
This USP 4-0 undyed variant measures 45 cm in length and is supplied with a 13 mm straight reverse cutting needle, designed for precise linear penetration through skin and delicate tissue with controlled access.
VICRYL RAPIDE is formulated to lose tensile strength more rapidly than standard VICRYL sutures, making it ideal for skin closure and minor surgical procedures.
Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: W9909
- GTIN: 30705031083152
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting
- Needle Size: 13 mm
- Needle Curvature: Straight
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Skin closure
- Superficial soft tissue approximation
- Minor surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring short-term wound support
- Areas requiring straight needle access
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and engineered for rapid absorption and short-term tensile strength retention.
The braided construction provides excellent handling characteristics and reliable knot security, making it suitable for superficial soft tissue approximation where extended wound support is not required.
This USP 5-0 undyed variant measures 45 cm in length and is supplied with a 16 mm compound curve reverse cutting prime needle, designed to improve access and controlled penetration in anatomically challenging or confined areas.
VICRYL RAPIDE is formulated to lose tensile strength more rapidly than standard VICRYL sutures, making it ideal for minor surgical procedures and fine skin closure.
Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: W9910
- GTIN: 30705031083169
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 5-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting Prime
- Needle Size: 16 mm
- Needle Curvature: Compound Curve
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Fine skin closure
- Superficial soft tissue approximation
- Minor surgical procedures
- Procedures in confined or complex anatomical areas
- Short-term wound support applications
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and engineered for rapid absorption and short-term tensile strength retention.
The braided construction provides excellent handling characteristics and reliable knot security, making it suitable for superficial soft tissue approximation where extended wound support is not required.
This USP 4-0 undyed variant measures 45 cm in length and is supplied with a 16 mm compound curve reverse cutting prime needle, designed to provide improved access and controlled penetration in anatomically challenging areas.
VICRYL RAPIDE is formulated to lose tensile strength more rapidly than standard VICRYL sutures, making it ideal for skin closure and minor surgical procedures.
Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: W9911
- GTIN: 30705031083176
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting Prime
- Needle Size: 16 mm
- Needle Curvature: Compound Curve
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Skin closure
- Superficial soft tissue approximation
- Minor surgical procedures
- Procedures in confined or complex anatomical areas
- Short-term wound support applications
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and engineered for rapid absorption and short-term tensile strength retention.
The braided construction provides excellent handling characteristics and reliable knot security, making it suitable for superficial soft tissue approximation where extended wound support is not required.
This USP 6-0 undyed variant measures 45 cm in length and is supplied with an 11 mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting prime needle, designed for precise penetration through very delicate skin and fine tissue while minimising trauma.
VICRYL RAPIDE is formulated to lose tensile strength more rapidly than standard VICRYL sutures, making it ideal for minor surgical procedures and fine skin closure.
Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: W9913
- GTIN: 30705031083183
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 6-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting Prime
- Needle Size: 11 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Very fine skin closure
- Superficial soft tissue approximation
- Minor surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring short-term wound support
- Delicate subcuticular closure techniques
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and engineered for rapid absorption and short-term tensile strength retention.
The braided construction offers excellent handling characteristics and reliable knot security, making it suitable for delicate soft tissue approximation where extended wound support is not required.
This USP 7-0 violet variant measures 30 cm in length and is supplied with a 6.5 mm 3/8 circle reverse spatula needle, specifically designed for precise, layered tissue penetration in ophthalmic and microsurgical procedures.
VICRYL RAPIDE is formulated to lose tensile strength more rapidly than standard VICRYL sutures, making it ideal for fine, short-term closure applications.
Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: W9914
- GTIN: 30705031130818
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 7-0
- Length: 30 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Spatula
- Needle Size: 6.5 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Ophthalmic procedures
- Microsurgical closure
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- Short-term wound support
- Fine tissue repair