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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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The Ethicon MONOCRYL™ PLUS Antibacterial Suture MCP4930H is a sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25, designed for precise soft tissue approximation and ligation.
MONOCRYL™ PLUS sutures incorporate IRGACARE® MP (triclosan), a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent shown in vitro to inhibit bacterial colonisation on the suture surface. This antimicrobial protection helps reduce the risk of microbial attachment to the suture during the critical wound healing period.
The monofilament construction allows smooth tissue passage with minimal tissue trauma while reducing the potential for bacterial adherence compared with braided sutures.
This version of MONOCRYL™ PLUS is supplied undyed, providing a clear monofilament option where minimal visual contrast is preferred during delicate surgical procedures.
Poliglecaprone 25 has been shown to be non-antigenic, non-pyrogenic and associated with minimal tissue reaction during absorption, making it suitable for delicate tissue closure.
The suture is supplied attached to a stainless steel P-3 needle and packaged sterile for single-use surgical procedures.
MONOCRYL™ PLUS sutures are commonly used for subcuticular skin closure, plastic surgery procedures, ophthalmic-style fine tissue work and delicate soft tissue approximation where antibacterial protection is beneficial.
- Key Features
- • Synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture
- • Manufactured from poliglecaprone 25
- • Antibacterial coating with IRGACARE® MP (triclosan)
- • Undyed monofilament for delicate tissue closure
- • Smooth monofilament structure reduces tissue drag
- • Excellent handling and knot security
- • Minimal tissue reaction during absorption
- • Supplied with P-3 precision surgical needle
- Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ethicon – Johnson & Johnson MedTech
- Product: MONOCRYL™ PLUS Antibacterial Absorbable Suture
- Product Code: MCP4930H
- GTIN: 30705031122189
- Brand: MONOCRYL™ PLUS
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Suture Type: Synthetic absorbable monofilament
- Suture Colour: Undyed
- USP Size: 5-0
- Suture Length: 45 cm (18 in)
- Needle Type: P-3 VB
- Needle Attachment: 1 × P-3 needle
- Antibacterial Agent: Triclosan (IRGACARE® MP)
- Sterility: Sterile
- Usage: Single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Plastic surgery
- Subcuticular skin closure
- Dermal closure procedures
- Delicate tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring antibacterial sutures
The Ethicon MONOCRYL™ PLUS Antibacterial Suture MCP4940H is a sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25, designed for precise soft tissue approximation and ligation.
MONOCRYL™ PLUS sutures incorporate IRGACARE® MP (triclosan), a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent that has been shown in vitro to inhibit bacterial colonisation on the suture surface. This antimicrobial protection helps reduce the risk of microbial attachment during the critical wound healing period.
The monofilament construction allows smooth tissue passage while minimising tissue trauma and reducing the potential for bacterial adherence compared with braided sutures.
This version of MONOCRYL™ PLUS is supplied undyed, providing a clear monofilament option where minimal visual contrast is preferred during delicate surgical procedures.
Poliglecaprone 25 has been demonstrated to be non-antigenic, non-pyrogenic and associated with minimal tissue reaction during absorption, making it suitable for delicate tissue closure.
The suture is supplied attached to a stainless steel P-3 needle and packaged sterile for single-use surgical procedures.
MONOCRYL™ PLUS sutures are commonly used in plastic surgery, dermatologic closure, subcuticular skin closure and delicate soft tissue approximation procedures where antibacterial suture protection may be beneficial.
- Key Features
- • Synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture
- • Manufactured from poliglecaprone 25
- • Antibacterial coating with IRGACARE® MP (triclosan)
- • Undyed monofilament for delicate tissue closure
- • Smooth monofilament structure reduces tissue drag
- • Excellent handling and knot security
- • Minimal tissue reaction during absorption
- • Supplied with P-3 precision surgical needle
- Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ethicon – Johnson & Johnson MedTech
- Product: MONOCRYL™ PLUS Antibacterial Absorbable Suture
- Product Code: MCP4940H
- GTIN: 30705031122202
- Brand: MONOCRYL™ PLUS
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Suture Type: Synthetic absorbable monofilament
- Suture Colour: Undyed
- USP Size: 4-0
- Suture Length: 45 cm (18 in)
- Needle Type: P-3 VB
- Needle Attachment: 1 × P-3 needle
- Antibacterial Agent: Triclosan (IRGACARE® MP)
- Sterility: Sterile
- Usage: Single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Plastic surgery
- Subcuticular skin closure
- Dermal closure procedures
- Delicate tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring antibacterial sutures
The Ethicon MONOCRYL™ Absorbable Suture NP0126 is a sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25, designed for soft tissue approximation and ligation.
MONOCRYL™ sutures are produced from a copolymer of glycolide and ε-caprolactone, providing excellent handling characteristics, reliable knot security and smooth tissue passage.
The monofilament structure minimises tissue drag and reduces the potential for bacterial adherence compared with braided sutures, making it suitable for delicate tissue approximation.
This version of MONOCRYL™ is supplied undyed, providing a clear monofilament option often preferred for procedures requiring minimal visual contrast.
Poliglecaprone 25 has been shown to be non-antigenic, non-pyrogenic and associated with minimal tissue reaction during absorption, making MONOCRYL™ sutures suitable for delicate tissue closure.
The suture is supplied attached to a stainless steel PS-4C PRIME needle and packaged sterile for single-use surgical procedures.
MONOCRYL™ sutures are widely used in general surgery, plastic surgery, dermatologic procedures and subcuticular skin closure where smooth tissue passage and predictable absorption are required.
MONOCRYL™ sutures comply with the European Pharmacopoeia requirements for sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament sutures and the United States Pharmacopoeia requirements for absorbable surgical sutures.
- Key Features
- • Synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture
- • Manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 copolymer
- • Undyed monofilament for delicate tissue closure
- • Smooth monofilament structure reduces tissue drag
- • Excellent handling and knot security
- • Minimal tissue reaction during absorption
- • Supplied with PS-4C PRIME surgical needle
- • Sterile single-use surgical suture
- Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ethicon – Johnson & Johnson MedTech
- Product: MONOCRYL™ Absorbable Monofilament Suture
- Product Code: NP0126
- GTIN: 30705031064113
- Brand: MONOCRYL™
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Suture Type: Synthetic absorbable monofilament
- Suture Colour: Undyed
- USP Size: 4-0
- Suture Length: 45 cm (18 in)
- Needle Type: PS-4C PRIME
- Needle Attachment: 1 × PS-4C PRIME
- Sterility: Sterile
- Usage: Single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Plastic surgery
- Dermatologic closure
- Subcuticular skin closure
- General surgery
- Delicate tissue approximation procedures
The Ethicon MONOCRYL™ Absorbable Suture NP0127 is a sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25, designed for precise soft tissue approximation and ligation.
MONOCRYL™ sutures are produced from a copolymer of glycolide and ε-caprolactone, providing excellent handling characteristics, smooth tissue passage and reliable knot security during surgical procedures.
The monofilament structure helps minimise tissue drag and reduces the potential for bacterial adherence compared with braided sutures, making it suitable for delicate tissue approximation.
This version of MONOCRYL™ is supplied undyed, providing a clear monofilament option where minimal visual contrast is preferred during fine surgical procedures.
Poliglecaprone 25 has been demonstrated to be non-antigenic, non-pyrogenic and associated with minimal tissue reaction during absorption, making it suitable for delicate tissue closure.
The suture is supplied attached to a stainless steel PS-4C PRIME needle and packaged sterile for single-use surgical procedures.
MONOCRYL™ sutures are widely used in general surgery, plastic surgery, dermatologic procedures and subcuticular skin closure where smooth tissue passage and predictable absorption are required.
MONOCRYL™ sutures comply with the European Pharmacopoeia requirements for sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament sutures and the United States Pharmacopoeia requirements for absorbable surgical sutures.
Key Features
- • Synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture
- • Manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 copolymer
- • Undyed monofilament for delicate tissue closure
- • Smooth monofilament structure reduces tissue drag
- • Excellent handling and knot security
- • Minimal tissue reaction during absorption
- • Supplied with PS-4C PRIME surgical needle
- • Sterile single-use surgical suture
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ethicon – Johnson & Johnson MedTech
- Product: MONOCRYL™ Absorbable Monofilament Suture
- Product Code: NP0127
- GTIN: 30705031064120
- Brand: MONOCRYL™
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Suture Type: Synthetic absorbable monofilament
- Suture Colour: Undyed
- USP Size: 5-0
- Suture Length: 45 cm (18 in)
- Needle Type: PS-4C PRIME
- Needle Attachment: 1 × PS-4C PRIME
- Sterility: Sterile
- Usage: Single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Plastic surgery
- Dermatologic closure
- Subcuticular skin closure
- General surgery
- Delicate tissue approximation procedures
This PDS® II (Polydioxanone) Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code F2847H, is engineered for soft tissue approximation where extended wound support and predictable absorption are required. Manufactured from synthetic monofilament polydioxanone, PDS® II provides prolonged tensile strength retention while minimising tissue reactivity.
The USP 4-0 diameter offers balanced strength suitable for dermal and general soft tissue closure. The 75 cm strand length supports accurate placement and controlled knot tying across a wide range of surgical procedures.
This suture is fitted with a P-3 PRIME™ reverse cutting needle. The PRIME™ reverse cutting configuration enhances needle strength and reduces tissue cut-through risk, supporting sharp, controlled penetration in dermal layers. PDS® II gradually absorbs through hydrolysis, eliminating the need for suture removal while maintaining extended wound support during the critical healing phase. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- USP 4-0 surgical diameter
- 75 cm strand length
- P-3 PRIME™ needle design
- Reverse cutting needle configuration
- Extended tensile strength retention
- Predictable absorption profile
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® II
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: F2847H
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 4-0
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Absorbability: Absorbable (via hydrolysis)
- Needle Name: P-3 PRIME™
- Needle Point Type: PRIME™ Reverse Cutting
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Dermal wound closure
- Subcuticular closure
- General soft tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring extended absorbable support
- Applications where suture removal is undesirable
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code 1162H, is designed for precise soft tissue approximation and ligation where long-term tensile strength and minimal tissue reactivity are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides smooth passage through tissue with excellent handling and reliable knot security.
The USP 4-0 size offers fine tensile strength suitable for delicate closures requiring accuracy and cosmetic precision. The 18 inch (45 cm) strand length supports controlled handling in both superficial and moderately deep wound closure procedures.
1162H is supplied single-armed with one FS-3 reverse cutting needle measuring 19 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The reverse cutting design enhances penetration through tougher tissue such as skin while reducing the risk of cut-through and supporting secure wound edge approximation.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36 sutures, this product is intended for professional hospital, surgical and clinical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable skin closure.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 4-0 suture size
- • 18 in (45 cm) strand length
- • Black colour for visibility during removal
- • Single-armed FS-3 reverse cutting needle
- • 19 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Smooth tissue passage with minimal drag
- • High tensile strength and dependable knot security
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: 1162H
- GTIN: 30705031239450
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 18 in (45 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: FS-3 Reverse Cutting (single-armed)
- Needle Length: 19 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 36
Suitable For
- Skin closure and external wound approximation
- Plastic and cosmetic procedures
- General soft tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring non-absorbable, long-term tensile support
USP 3-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – PS-1 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 24 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1663H (Box of 36)
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code 1663H, is designed for precise soft tissue approximation and ligation where long-term tensile strength and minimal tissue reaction are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides smooth tissue passage, dependable handling characteristics and excellent knot security.
The USP 3-0 size delivers increased tensile strength compared to finer gauges, making it suitable for skin closure and general soft tissue approximation requiring reliable support. The 18 inch (45 cm) strand length allows controlled handling across a wide range of surgical applications.
1663H is supplied single-armed with one PS-1 Prime reverse cutting needle measuring 24 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The reverse cutting configuration enhances penetration through tougher tissue such as skin while reducing the risk of tissue cut-through. The Prime needle technology supports sharpness, durability and consistent performance throughout the procedure.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36 sutures, this product is intended for professional hospital, surgical and outpatient clinical environments requiring secure, permanent non-absorbable wound closure.
Key Features
- Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- USP 3-0 suture size
- 18 in (45 cm) strand length
- Black colour for visibility during placement and removal
- Single-armed PS-1 Prime reverse cutting needle
- 24 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- Smooth tissue passage with reduced drag
- Excellent knot security and long-term tensile strength
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: 1663H
- GTIN: 30705031001736
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 18 in (45 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: PS-1 Prime Reverse Cutting (single-armed)
- Needle Length: 24 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 36
Suitable For
- Skin closure and external wound approximation
- General soft tissue approximation
- Plastic and cosmetic procedures
- Procedures requiring permanent, non-absorbable tensile support
USP 6-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – PS-3 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 13 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1665G (Box of 12)
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code 1665G, is designed for precise soft tissue approximation where fine calibre suturing and minimal tissue trauma are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides exceptionally smooth tissue passage, low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile strength.
The USP 6-0 size is ideal for delicate skin closure, facial procedures and cosmetic applications requiring refined wound edge approximation. The 18 inch (45 cm) strand length allows controlled handling in superficial and precision-driven surgical procedures.
1665G is supplied single-armed with one PS-3 Prime reverse cutting needle measuring 13 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The reverse cutting configuration enhances controlled penetration through skin while reducing the risk of cut-through. Prime needle technology ensures sustained sharpness and consistent performance during fine suturing.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for professional hospital, surgical and specialist outpatient environments requiring dependable, non-absorbable precision closure.
Key Features
- Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- USP 6-0 fine calibre suture
- 18 in (45 cm) strand length
- Black colour for improved visibility
- Single-armed PS-3 Prime reverse cutting needle
- 13 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- Minimal tissue drag and low reactivity
- Excellent knot security and long-term strength
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: 1665G
- GTIN: 30705031001767
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 6-0
- Length: 18 in (45 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: PS-3 Prime Reverse Cutting (single-armed)
- Needle Length: 13 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
Suitable For
- Delicate skin closure
- Facial and cosmetic procedures
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Fine superficial wound approximation