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SutureVet's monofilament veterinary sutures are manufactured from a single continuous strand of material, offering smooth tissue passage, minimal bacterial wicking, and low tissue reactivity compared to braided alternatives. These properties make monofilament sutures the preferred choice for many veterinary surgical applications where infection risk, tissue drag, and post-operative reactivity must be carefully managed.
Our monofilament range includes both absorbable options — such as poliglecaprone (Monocryl equivalent) and polydioxanone (PDS equivalent) — for internal tissue layers requiring temporary support, and non-absorbable monofilament materials such as nylon and polypropylene for skin closure, orthopaedic applications, and cardiovascular surgery. The smooth surface of monofilament sutures reduces the risk of bacterial colonisation and biofilm formation, making them particularly valuable in contaminated or infection-prone surgical sites.
Available across a comprehensive range of gauges from heavy 0 and 1 for large animal and orthopaedic work down to ultra-fine 5-0 and 6-0 for ophthalmic and exotic species surgery. All products are supplied sterile and individually packaged from ISO-certified manufacturers trusted by veterinary surgeons across the UK.
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This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9865H, is engineered for precise soft tissue approximation in animal health 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 within veterinary surgical environments.
The USP 5-0 diameter provides fine tensile control suitable for delicate dermal and general soft tissue closure in companion animal surgery. 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 for controlled handling in smaller operative fields. It is supplied with a 16 mm PC-3 PRIME™ MP conventional cutting needle, designed to provide precise skin penetration and consistent performance. MULTIPASS® technology supports sustained needle sharpness and smooth passage across repeated tissue passes, enhancing control during detailed closure work.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this configuration is intended for professional veterinary and animal health surgical settings requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 5-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- PC-3 PRIME™ MP conventional cutting needle
- 16 mm needle length
- MULTIPASS® needle technology
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9865H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 5-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Undyed
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PC-3 PRIME MP
- Needle Length: 16 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting PC
- Special: MULTIPASS® & Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Delicate dermal closure in companion animals
- Fine skin approximation
- Small soft tissue veterinary procedures
- Procedures requiring enhanced needle durability across multiple passes
- Veterinary surgery requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9867H, 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 for efficient handling within standard operative fields. Supplied with a 16 mm PC-3 PRIME™ MP conventional cutting needle, this configuration enables precise skin penetration and consistent tissue entry. MULTIPASS® technology supports sustained needle sharpness and smooth passage across repeated tissue passes, enhancing control during closure.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product 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
- PC-3 PRIME™ MP conventional cutting needle
- 16 mm needle length
- MULTIPASS® needle technology
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9867H
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Undyed
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PC-3 PRIME MP
- Needle Length: 16 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting PC
- Special: MULTIPASS® & Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Dermal and skin closure
- General soft tissue surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring enhanced needle durability across multiple passes
- Applications requiring controlled conventional cutting penetration
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
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
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code D10178, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus provides smooth tissue passage, predictable absorption and prolonged wound support.
The integrated antibacterial technology is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in veterinary surgical environments. The USP 1 diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for high-tension veterinary soft tissue and fascial closure.
The extended 244 cm strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and efficient closure of large surgical sites. This suture is supplied with a CTX taperpoint needle (48 mm), enabling smooth penetration of soft tissue with minimal trauma while maintaining needle stability during placement.
With an absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus provides extended wound support during the critical healing period before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Antibacterial suture technology
- USP 1 veterinary surgical diameter
- 244 cm strand length
- CTX taperpoint needle
- 48 mm needle length
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Prolonged wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: D10178
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 244 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CTX
- Needle Length: 48 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary fascial closure
- High-tension soft tissue approximation
- Large animal surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support
- Applications where antibacterial suture protection is desired
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code D10179, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus delivers smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound support.
Incorporating antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 0 diameter provides substantial tensile performance suitable for fascial and high-tension soft tissue closure.
The 150 cm strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and efficient closure of larger surgical sites. This suture is supplied with a CT-1 taperpoint needle (36 mm), allowing smooth penetration of soft tissue while maintaining needle stability and control during placement.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength through the critical healing phase before gradual absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Antibacterial suture technology
- USP 0 surgical diameter
- 150 cm strand length
- CT-1 taperpoint needle
- 36 mm needle length
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Prolonged wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: D10179
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 0
- Length: 150 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CT-1
- Needle Length: 36 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- Abdominal wall approximation
- General soft tissue closure
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support
- Applications where antibacterial suture protection is desired
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code D10180, is engineered for reliable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus delivers smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound support.
Incorporating antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 0 diameter provides substantial tensile performance suitable for fascial and high-tension soft tissue closure.
The 150 cm strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and efficient closure of larger surgical sites. This suture is supplied with a CT-2 taperpoint flat needle. The taperpoint flat configuration facilitates smooth penetration of soft tissue while offering enhanced needle stability and control during placement.
With an extended absorption profile, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength through the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Antibacterial suture technology
- USP 0 surgical diameter
- 150 cm strand length
- CT-2 taperpoint flat needle
- Smooth tissue penetration with enhanced control
- Prolonged wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: D10180
- Category: Wound Closure
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Suture Size: USP 0
- Length: 150 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Needle Name: CT-2
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint Flat
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- Abdominal wall approximation
- General soft tissue closure
- Continuous suturing techniques
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support with antibacterial protection
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP335H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament incorporating triclosan antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus provides smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound stability.
The antibacterial coating is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 1 diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for fascial and high-tension soft tissue closure requiring secure approximation and reliable knot integrity.
The 70 cm strand length supports controlled placement and continuous suturing techniques. This suture is supplied with a CT-2 taperpoint needle (26 mm), enabling smooth penetration of soft tissue while minimising trauma and maintaining needle stability during placement.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 1 surgical diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- CT-2 taperpoint needle
- 26 mm needle length
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Prolonged wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP335H
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Material: Polydioxanone with Triclosan
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CT-2
- Needle Length: 26 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- Abdominal wall approximation
- High-tension soft tissue closure
- Continuous suturing techniques
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support with antibacterial protection
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP357H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament incorporating triclosan antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus ensures smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound stability.
The antibacterial coating is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 2-0 diameter provides strong tensile performance suitable for fascial and abdominal wall closure requiring secure approximation and reliable knot integrity.
The extended 36 inch (90 cm) strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and efficient closure of larger operative sites. This suture is supplied with a CT taperpoint needle (40 mm), enabling smooth penetration of soft tissue while maintaining needle stability and control during placement.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 2-0 surgical diameter
- 36 in (90 cm) strand length
- CT taperpoint needle
- 40 mm needle length
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Prolonged wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP357H
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 2-0
- Length: 36 in (90 cm)
- Material: Polydioxanone with Triclosan
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CT
- Needle Length: 40 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1 x 36 in
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- Abdominal wall approximation
- High-tension soft tissue closure
- Closure of larger surgical sites
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support with antibacterial protection