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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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Ethicon PDS™ II (polydioxanone) Sutures are high-performance, synthetic absorbable monofilament sutures engineered for extended wound support and minimal tissue reaction.
Constructed from polydioxanone polymer, PDS™ II sutures provide smooth tissue passage and maintain tensile strength significantly longer than braided absorbable alternatives, making them ideal for procedures requiring prolonged support.
This configuration features a USP 2-0 gauge, 70cm (27 inch) length, and double-armed STP-10 taper point needles, offering precision placement and optimal control in delicate and high-tension closures.
The violet colour enhances intraoperative visibility for improved handling and accuracy.
Key Features:
Synthetic absorbable monofilament (polydioxanone)
Extended tensile strength retention for long-term support
Smooth passage with minimal tissue drag
Low tissue reactivity
Excellent handling and knot security
Clinical Performance:
- Maintains strength for several weeks during healing
- Absorption via hydrolysis complete in approx. 182–238 days
- Suitable for tissues requiring extended approximation
Indications:
- General soft tissue closure
- Fascial closure
- Orthopaedic procedures
- Paediatric cardiovascular tissue
- Ophthalmic and microsurgery
Specifications:
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: PDS™ II
- Material: Polydioxanone (monofilament)
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 70cm (27”)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Type: Taper Point (Tapercut STP-10)
- Needle Code: STP-10
- Configuration: Double Armed
- Structure: Monofilament
- Box Quantity: 12
Ethicon MONOCRYL is a synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25, designed to deliver reliable short-term wound support with minimal tissue reaction.
This USP 0 suture is supplied in an extended 250 cm length and features an undyed monofilament construction to minimise tissue visibility. It is supplied without an attached needle, allowing maximum flexibility for ligation, tying, or use with clinician-preferred needle types.
MONOCRYL sutures offer smooth tissue passage, excellent handling characteristics and secure knot performance while undergoing predictable absorption. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL
- Product Code: C287
- GTIN: 30705031084401
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 0
- Length: 250 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Needleless (0× needle)
- Needle Type: Not applicable
- Needle Size: Not applicable
- Needle Curvature: Not applicable
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
Clinical Applications
- Ligation procedures
- Soft tissue approximation
- General surgical tying and knotting
- Situations requiring extended suture length without needles
Ethicon MONOCRYL is a synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25, designed to deliver predictable absorption and dependable short-term wound support with minimal tissue reaction.
This USP 2-0 suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and features a violet monofilament construction to enhance intraoperative visibility. It is armed with a single taperpoint Plus needle measuring 26 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, engineered to provide enhanced penetration efficiency and precise control while maintaining atraumatic tissue passage.
MONOCRYL sutures offer excellent handling characteristics, smooth tissue passage and secure knot performance during absorption. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL
- Product Code: C296
- GTIN: 30705031115396
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taperpoint Plus
- Needle Size: 26 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous and dermal closure
- General and plastic surgery
- Procedures requiring enhanced taperpoint needle efficiency
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation along the suture line.
This USP 3-0 suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and features a violet monofilament construction for clear visibility during placement. It is armed with a single Taperpoint Plus needle measuring 17 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to deliver smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue trauma and precise needle control in delicate soft tissues.
MONOCRYL PLUS sutures provide predictable tensile strength retention followed by reliable absorption, making them suitable for tissues requiring short-term wound support. They elicit minimal tissue reaction and offer excellent handling and knot security. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL PLUS
- Product Code: MCP215H
- Reference Code: W3437
- GTIN: 30705031121090
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taperpoint Plus
- Needle Size: 17 mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General and abdominal surgery
- Subcutaneous and dermal closure
- Procedures requiring short-term wound support
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation along the suture line.
This USP 4-0 suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and features a violet monofilament construction for enhanced visibility during placement. It is armed with a single Taperpoint Plus needle measuring 22 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth tissue passage, controlled penetration and reduced tissue trauma in fine soft tissue closure.
MONOCRYL PLUS sutures deliver predictable tensile strength retention followed by reliable absorption, making them suitable for tissues requiring short-term wound support. They produce minimal tissue reaction and offer excellent handling and knot performance. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL PLUS
- Product Code: MCP218H
- Reference Code: W3660
- GTIN: 30705031121106
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taperpoint Plus
- Needle Size: 22 mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General and abdominal surgery
- Subcutaneous and dermal closure
- Procedures requiring short-term wound support
Ethicon MONOCRYL is a synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25, designed to provide consistent handling characteristics and predictable absorption.
This USP 3-0 suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and features a violet monofilament construction for enhanced visibility during placement. It is armed with a single conventional taperpoint needle measuring 22 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, allowing smooth passage through soft tissues with controlled penetration and minimal tissue trauma.
MONOCRYL sutures provide reliable short-term wound support followed by complete absorption, making them suitable for soft tissue approximation where permanent tensile strength is not required. They elicit minimal tissue reaction and maintain stable performance throughout healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL
- Product Code: MCP219G
- Reference Code: W3661
- GTIN: 30705031121113
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Antibacterial Coating: None
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taperpoint
- Needle Design: Round-bodied
- Needle Size: 22 mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General and abdominal surgery
- Subcutaneous and dermal closure
- Procedures requiring short-term wound support
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation along the suture line.
This USP 2-0 suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and features a violet monofilament construction for excellent visibility during placement. It is armed with a single Taperpoint Plus needle measuring 22 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth tissue passage, controlled penetration and reduced tissue trauma in soft tissue closure.
MONOCRYL PLUS sutures deliver predictable tensile strength retention followed by reliable absorption, making them suitable for tissues requiring short-term wound support. They elicit minimal tissue reaction while maintaining excellent handling and knot performance. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL PLUS
- Product Code: MCP220H
- Reference Code: W3662
- GTIN: 30705031121120
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taperpoint Plus
- Needle Size: 22 mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General and abdominal surgery
- Subcutaneous and dermal closure
- Procedures requiring short-term wound support
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation along the suture line.
This USP 2-0 suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and features a violet monofilament construction for clear intraoperative visibility. It is armed with a single Taperpoint Plus needle measuring 36 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth tissue passage, controlled penetration and reduced tissue trauma in soft tissue closure.
MONOCRYL PLUS sutures deliver predictable tensile strength retention followed by reliable absorption, making them suitable for tissues requiring short-term wound support. They elicit minimal tissue reaction while maintaining excellent handling and knot security. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL PLUS
- Product Code: MCP227H
- Reference Code: W3463
- GTIN: 30705031121137
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taperpoint Plus
- Needle Size: 36 mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General and abdominal surgery
- Subcutaneous and dermal closure
- Procedures requiring short-term wound support