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SutureVet's non-absorbable veterinary sutures are designed to remain stable in tissue indefinitely, providing permanent or long-term wound support where the body's natural healing process alone cannot maintain structural integrity. Non-absorbable sutures are an essential component of the veterinary surgical toolkit, used across a wide range of applications where lasting mechanical support is required.
Our non-absorbable range includes monofilament materials such as nylon and polypropylene for skin closure, cardiovascular surgery, and orthopaedic applications, as well as braided non-absorbable options such as polyester and silk for procedures demanding superior knot security and handling. Non-absorbable sutures are the material of choice for skin closure requiring planned removal, cruciate ligament repair, tendon reconstruction, vascular anastomosis, and hernia repair across all veterinary species.
Available across a comprehensive gauge range from heavy sizes for large animal and orthopaedic work to fine gauges for ophthalmic and exotic species surgery. All products are supplied sterile and individually packaged from ISO-certified manufacturers trusted by veterinary surgeons and referral centres across the UK.
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This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8571, is engineered for reliable soft tissue and dermal approximation in animal health procedures where enhanced tensile strength and extended reach are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound stability.
The USP 2-0 diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for moderate to high-tension soft tissue closure in veterinary applications. The 90 cm strand length offers increased flexibility and reach during layered or deeper surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with a KS-55 reverse cutting needle (55 mm). The reverse cutting configuration enhances needle strength and reduces tissue cut-through risk, making it particularly suitable for skin and tougher dermal layers in animals. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 2-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- KS-55 needle design
- 55 mm reverse cutting needle
- Designed for dermal and tougher tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8571
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 2-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: KS-55
- Needle Length: 55 mm
- Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary skin closure
- Moderate to high-tension soft tissue repair
- Larger animal surgical procedures
- Dermal wound approximation in animals
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8662, is engineered for reliable soft tissue approximation where refined handling and permanent tensile strength are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and long-term wound stability.
The USP 5-0 (Metric 1) diameter offers balanced tensile performance suitable for delicate dermal and soft tissue closure. The 60 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during precise surgical procedures.
This suture is fitted with a CC TAPERCUT micro-point needle. The TAPERCUT micro-point configuration combines a tapered body with a finely engineered cutting tip, facilitating controlled penetration of slightly resistant or fibrous tissue while minimising trauma to surrounding structures. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 5-0 (Metric 1) surgical diameter
- 60 cm strand length
- CC needle design
- TAPERCUT micro-point needle configuration
- Controlled penetration of fibrous tissue
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8662
- Product Group: Non-Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 5-0 (Metric 1)
- Length: 60 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Needle Name: CC
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT Micro-Point
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fine dermal wound closure
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- Procedures involving slightly resistant tissue
- Plastic and reconstructive procedures
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8684, is engineered for reliable skin and soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures where precision and long-term tensile stability are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 3-0 diameter provides enhanced tensile performance suitable for veterinary dermal and moderate-tension soft tissue closure. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during routine and specialist animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with an FS reverse cutting needle (26 mm). The reverse cutting configuration enhances needle strength and reduces tissue cut-through risk, making it particularly suitable for skin and tougher dermal layers in animals. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 3-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- FS needle design
- 26 mm reverse cutting needle
- Designed for dermal and tougher tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8684
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 3-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: FS
- Needle Length: 26 mm
- Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary skin closure
- Animal soft tissue approximation
- General veterinary surgery
- Procedures requiring sharp dermal penetration
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8689, is engineered for dependable soft tissue and skin approximation in animal health procedures where enhanced tensile strength and extended reach are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound stability.
The USP 2-0 diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for moderate to high-tension soft tissue closure in veterinary applications. The extended 100 cm strand length provides increased flexibility and reach during deeper or more complex animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with a CEC135-40 conventional cutting needle (40 mm). The conventional cutting configuration enables sharp penetration of skin and tougher dermal tissue, supporting controlled and secure closure in animal patients. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 2-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 100 cm strand length
- CEC135-40 needle design
- 40 mm conventional cutting needle
- Designed for dermal and tougher tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8689
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 2-0
- Length: 100 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CEC135-40
- Needle Length: 40 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary skin closure
- Moderate to high-tension soft tissue repair
- Larger animal surgical procedures
- Dermal wound approximation in animals
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Microsurgical Suture, product code W8703, is engineered for fine soft tissue and microvascular approximation in animal health procedures where precision and long-term tensile stability are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 8-0 diameter offers refined handling characteristics suitable for ultra-fine veterinary tissue layers requiring controlled tension. The 60 cm strand length provides balanced reach and flexibility during intricate animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied double-armed with two CC175-8 MP TAPERCUT CC needles (9.3 mm). The TAPERCUT CC configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of slightly resistant tissue. MULTIPASS technology is designed to maintain needle sharpness through repeated passes, supporting consistent performance. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary microsurgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 8-0 veterinary microsurgical diameter
- 60 cm strand length
- Double-armed configuration (2 × CC175-8 MP needles)
- 9.3 mm TAPERCUT CC needles
- MULTIPASS enhanced needle durability
- Smooth, controlled tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8703
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 8-0
- Length: 60 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CC175-8 MP (×2)
- Needle Length: 9.3 mm
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT CC
- Special Feature: MULTIPASS Technology
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary microsurgical procedures
- Fine animal vascular repair
- Delicate soft tissue approximation in animals
- Ophthalmic and micro-layer closure
- Applications requiring permanent non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8710, is engineered for reliable soft tissue and dermal approximation where refined handling and permanent tensile strength are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and durable wound stability.
The USP 5-0 (Metric 1) diameter offers balanced tensile performance suitable for delicate soft tissue and layered closure procedures. The 75 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during precise surgical applications.
This suture is fitted with an RB-2 taper point needle. The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration by separating tissue fibres rather than cutting, helping to minimise tissue trauma while maintaining controlled placement. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 5-0 (Metric 1) surgical diameter
- 75 cm strand length
- RB-2 needle design
- Taper point needle configuration
- Smooth, atraumatic tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8710
- Product Group: Non-Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 5-0 (Metric 1)
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Needle Name: RB-2
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fine soft tissue approximation
- Dermal wound closure
- Layered surgical closure
- Plastic and reconstructive procedures
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8721, is engineered for reliable soft tissue approximation where precision handling and permanent tensile strength are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and long-term wound stability.
The USP 5-0 diameter offers refined tensile performance suitable for delicate soft tissue and layered closure procedures. The 75 cm strand length provides balanced reach and flexibility during precise surgical applications.
This suture is bi-directional and supplied double-armed with two CC-1 TAPERCUT CC needles (13 mm). The TAPERCUT CC configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of slightly resistant or fibrous tissue while maintaining stability and accuracy. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 5-0 surgical diameter
- 75 cm strand length
- Bi-directional, double-armed configuration
- CC-1 needle design (2 × 13 mm)
- TAPERCUT CC needle configuration
- Controlled penetration of fibrous tissue
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8721
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 5-0
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Bi-directional
- Needle Name: CC-1 (×2)
- Needle Length: 13 mm
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT CC
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fine soft tissue approximation
- Dermal wound closure
- Layered or continuous suturing techniques
- Plastic and reconstructive procedures
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8731G, is engineered for reliable dermal and soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures where precision and long-term tensile stability are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 3-0 diameter delivers enhanced tensile performance suitable for veterinary skin and moderate-tension soft tissue closure. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during a wide range of animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with an X-1 conventional cutting needle (22 mm). The conventional cutting configuration enables sharp penetration of tougher dermal tissue, supporting controlled and secure closure in animal patients. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 3-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- X-1 needle design
- 22 mm conventional cutting needle
- Designed for dermal and tougher tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8731G
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 3-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: X-1 CONV
- Needle Length: 22 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary skin closure
- Animal soft tissue approximation
- General veterinary surgery
- Procedures requiring sharp dermal penetration
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing