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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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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
LUXSUTURES® Luxylene Polypropylene sutures are non-absorbable monofilament surgical sutures designed for secure and long-term wound closure. Manufactured from isotactic polypropylene, these sutures offer excellent tensile strength with minimal tissue reaction, making them suitable for procedures requiring permanent wound support.
The smooth monofilament construction ensures easy passage through tissue while reducing drag and minimising bacterial adherence. The blue colour improves intraoperative visibility, supporting accurate placement and knot security.
This variant features a DS 19 reverse cutting needle, engineered to provide controlled penetration of tougher tissues such as skin. The reverse cutting geometry reduces the risk of tissue tearing while enabling clean, precise incision edges. Supplied sterile and single-use, these sutures are suitable for hospital, clinical, and veterinary environments.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable monofilament polypropylene suture
- High tensile strength for long-term wound support
- Minimal tissue reaction and reduced infection risk
- Smooth handling with reliable knot security
- Blue colour for enhanced visibility
- DS 19 reverse cutting needle for skin closure
- Sterile, single-use
- Needle & Suture Details
- Material: Polypropylene (Luxylene)
- Thread Type: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 5/0
- Suture Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Needle Type: DS – Reverse Cutting
- Needle Size: 19 mm
- Suitable For
- Skin closure
- General surgical procedures
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Orthopaedic soft tissue repair
- 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 provide excellent tensile strength while eliciting minimal tissue reaction, making them suitable for procedures requiring permanent wound support.
The smooth monofilament construction allows easy passage through tissue, reducing drag and minimising bacterial adherence. The blue colour improves visibility during placement and knot tying, supporting accurate and controlled handling.
This variant is supplied with a DS 19 reverse cutting needle, specifically engineered for controlled penetration of tougher tissues such as skin. The reverse cutting geometry reduces the risk of tissue tearing while enabling clean incision edges and precise suture placement. Supplied sterile and single-use, these sutures are suitable for hospital, clinical, and veterinary environments.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable monofilament polypropylene suture
- High tensile strength for long-term wound support
- Minimal tissue reactivity and reduced infection risk
- Smooth handling with dependable knot security
- Blue colour for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- DS 19 reverse cutting needle for skin closure
- Sterile, single-use
- Needle & Suture Details
- Material: Polypropylene (Luxylene)
- Thread Type: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 5/0
- Suture Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Needle Type: DS – Reverse Cutting
- Needle Size: 19 mm
- Suitable For
- Skin closure
- General surgical procedures
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Orthopaedic soft tissue repair
- 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 engineered for ultra-fine and highly controlled wound closure in microsurgical applications. Manufactured from isotactic polypropylene, these sutures provide excellent tensile strength with minimal tissue reactivity, making them ideal for procedures requiring permanent support at microscopic scale.
The smooth monofilament construction allows atraumatic passage through delicate tissue, reducing drag and minimising tissue trauma. The blue suture colour enhances visibility under magnification, supporting precise handling in specialist surgical environments.
This variant is supplied double-armed with DSP 064 side cutting spatula needles, designed specifically for ophthalmic and microsurgical procedures. The side cutting spatula profile enables controlled lamellar tissue dissection and precise placement while minimising tissue disruption. Supplied sterile and single-use.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable monofilament polypropylene suture
- Ultra-fine USP 9/0 for microsurgical applications
- Minimal tissue reaction and reduced inflammatory response
- Smooth handling with reliable knot security
- Blue suture for showing contrast under magnification
- Double-armed DSP 064 side cutting spatula needles
- Sterile, single-use
- Needle & Suture Details
- Material: Polypropylene (Luxylene)
- Thread Type: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 9/0
- Suture Length: 30 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Needle Type: DSP – Side Cutting Spatula
- Needle Size: 2 × 6.4 mm (200 µm, Double Armed)
- Suitable For
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Microsurgical procedures
- Vascular and neuro-microsurgery
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- Veterinary ophthalmic applications
- Packaging & Sterility
- Sterile, single-use surgical suture
- Supplied as a box of 12 sutures
- Suitable for hospital, specialist clinic, and veterinary use
75 cm – Blue – DS 36 (36 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Sutures are intended for general soft tissue approximation and ligation where long-term tensile strength is required. Manufactured from high-quality polyamide monofilament, these sutures are non-absorbable and designed to produce minimal tissue reaction.
The smooth monofilament construction provides low tissue drag, excellent handling characteristics, and reliable knot security, supporting precise placement and consistent clinical performance. The blue colouring enhances visibility against tissue, aiding accurate suture placement during procedures.
This variant is supplied in USP 3/0, 75 cm length, and fitted with a DS 36 (36 mm) cutting needle, designed to cut cleanly through tougher tissue such as skin. Cutting needles are particularly suitable for skin closure and procedures requiring controlled penetration and precise incision.
LUXAMID nylon sutures are widely used in hospitals, clinics, and surgical centres for skin closure, general surgery, and plastic surgery applications where non-absorbable wound support is required. Each box contains 12 sterile sutures, individually packaged to maintain sterility and suitability for professional surgical use.
Product code: NY30DS36.
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Sutures are intended for general soft tissue approximation and ligation where long-term tensile strength is required. Manufactured from high-quality polyamide monofilament, these sutures are non-absorbable and exhibit minimal tissue reaction.
The smooth monofilament construction provides low tissue drag, excellent handling characteristics, and reliable knot security, supporting precise placement and consistent clinical performance. The blue colour enhances visibility against tissue, aiding accurate suture placement during procedures.
Supplied in USP 0, 75 cm length, and fitted with a DS 24 (24 mm) cutting needle designed to cut cleanly through tougher tissue such as skin. Cutting needles are particularly suitable for skin closure and procedures requiring controlled penetration and precise incision.
LUXAMID nylon sutures are widely used in hospitals, clinics, and surgical centres for skin closure, general surgery, and plastic surgery applications where non-absorbable wound support is required. Each box contains 12 sterile, individually packaged sutures.
Key Features
- Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- USP 0 suture size
- 75 cm strand length
- Blue colour for enhanced visibility
- DS 24 cutting needle, 24 mm
- Low tissue drag and reliable knot security
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
Technical Specifications
- Product Code: NY00DS24
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 0
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Needle Type: DS 24 Cutting
- Needle Length: 24 mm
- Packaging: Box of 12
Suitable For
- Skin closure and external wound approximation
- General soft tissue approximation
- General and plastic surgery applications
- Procedures requiring non-absorbable, long-term tensile support
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile, synthetic, rapidly absorbable surgical suture composed of polyglactin 910 and specially processed to accelerate absorption, providing short-term wound support during the early stages of healing.
This USP 6-0 (metric 0.7) violet suture is supplied in a 30 cm length and is intended for fine soft tissue approximation where rapid absorption and minimal long-term tensile strength retention are desirable.
VICRYL RAPIDE sutures are absorbed more rapidly than standard VICRYL by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and eliminating the need for suture removal in appropriate cases. 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 RAPIDE
- Product Code: EC1534G
- GTIN: 30705031093410
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910 (Rapidly absorbable)
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Rapidly absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 6-0 (Metric 0.7)
- Length: 30 cm
- Colour: Violet (D&C Violet #2)
- Needle Configuration: Refer to packaging (if applicable)
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Superficial skin closure
- Subcuticular closure
- Paediatric procedures
- Fine soft tissue approximation requiring rapid absorption