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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 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 violet suture is supplied in a 45 cm length in USP size 0.5 (metric 0.5), designed for soft tissue approximation where rapid absorption and minimal long-term tensile strength retention are desirable.
VICRYL RAPIDE sutures are absorbed more quickly 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: V38G
- GTIN: 30705031107506
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910 (Rapidly absorbable)
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Rapidly absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 0.5
- Length: 45 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
- Soft tissue approximation requiring rapid absorption
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 5-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is armed with a single-armed P-3 PRIME taper point needle measuring 13 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth, atraumatic penetration for superficial soft tissue closure.
VICRYL RAPIDE sutures are absorbed more rapidly than standard VICRYL by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and reducing the need for suture removal in appropriate cases. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: V4930H
- GTIN: 30705031108237
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910 (Rapidly absorbable)
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Rapidly absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 5-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point P-3 PRIME
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 13 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Superficial skin closure
- Subcuticular closure
- Soft tissue approximation requiring rapid absorption
- Procedures where suture removal is undesirable
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile, synthetic, rapidly absorbable braided surgical suture composed of polyglactin 910 and processed to accelerate absorption, providing short-term wound support during the early phases of healing.
This USP 3-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 70 cm (27 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed V-7 taper point needle measuring 20 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth, atraumatic penetration for superficial soft tissue closure.
VICRYL RAPIDE sutures are absorbed more rapidly than standard VICRYL by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and reduced need for suture removal in appropriate cases. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: OB1674H
- GTIN: 30705031102433
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910 (Rapidly absorbable)
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Rapidly absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 70 cm (27 in)
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point V-7
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 20 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Superficial skin closure
- Subcuticular closure
- Procedures where rapid absorption is desirable
- Soft tissue approximation requiring short-term 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 2-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 45 cm (18 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed X-1 conventional cutting needle measuring 24 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, designed to deliver sharp, controlled penetration for precise skin and superficial tissue closure.
VICRYL RAPIDE sutures are absorbed more rapidly than standard VICRYL by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and reducing the need for suture removal in appropriate cases. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: V81H
- GTIN: 30705031110155
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910 (Rapidly absorbable)
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Rapidly absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 45 cm (18 in)
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Conventional Cutting X-1
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 24 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Superficial skin closure
- Soft tissue approximation requiring rapid absorption
- Procedures where suture removal is undesirable
- Plastic and reconstructive procedures
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 2-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 90 cm length in a single-armed configuration, designed for 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 reducing the need for suture removal in appropriate cases. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: V4721H
- GTIN: 30705031108077
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910 (Rapidly absorbable)
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Rapidly absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Superficial soft tissue approximation
- Subcuticular closure
- Procedures requiring rapid absorption
- Wounds where suture removal is undesirable
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 4-0 (metric 1.5) undyed suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is armed with a single-armed P-3 PRIME taper point needle measuring 13 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth, atraumatic penetration for superficial soft tissue closure.
VICRYL RAPIDE sutures are absorbed more rapidly than standard VICRYL by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and reducing the need for suture removal in appropriate cases. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: V4940H
- GTIN: 30705031108244
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910 (Rapidly absorbable)
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Rapidly absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0 (Metric 1.5)
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point P-3 PRIME
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 13 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Superficial skin closure
- Subcuticular closure
- Soft tissue approximation requiring rapid absorption
- Procedures where suture removal is undesirable
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 8-0 violet suture is supplied in a 30 cm (12 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed GS-9 taper point needle measuring 9 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, designed to provide precise, atraumatic penetration for microsurgical and fine soft tissue closure.
VICRYL RAPIDE sutures are absorbed more rapidly than standard VICRYL by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and reducing the need for suture removal in appropriate cases. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and specialist surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: V1210G
- GTIN: 30705031105717
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910 (Rapidly absorbable)
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Rapidly absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 8-0
- Length: 30 cm (12 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point GS-9
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 9 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Microsurgical procedures
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Fine soft tissue approximation
- Precision wound closure
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 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 an HR 20 (20 mm) reverse cutting needle. Reverse cutting needles feature the cutting edge on the outer curvature, reducing tissue cut-out risk while providing controlled penetration for skin and tougher tissue closure.
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: NY30HR20.