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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 USP 3-0 violet suture is supplied in a 70 cm (27 inch) length and is double-armed with RB-1 PLUS needles. The RB-1 PLUS needle design offers enhanced sharpness and controlled penetration, supporting precise placement and reliable performance in soft tissue and general surgical closure.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and predictable tensile strength retention during early wound healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional hospital and surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: V667H
- GTIN: 30705031109166
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 70 cm (27 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Double-armed
- Needle Type: RB-1 PLUS
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General surgical procedures
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- Procedures requiring enhanced needle sharpness
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated to improve handling characteristics while reducing tissue drag during passage.
This USP 4-0 violet suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is armed with a single-armed Taper Point needle designated M1.5. The taper point needle is designed to separate tissue fibres rather than cut them, enabling smooth, atraumatic passage through soft tissues and supporting precise placement during routine surgical closure.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, providing predictable and gradual loss of tensile strength as wound healing progresses while minimising tissue reaction. The braided construction ensures excellent handling and dependable knot security. 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 (Coated)
- Product Code: V7350G
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Coating: Yes
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point
- Needle Size: M1.5
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General surgical procedures
- Routine wound closure
- Procedures requiring atraumatic needle passage
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated with the antibacterial agent triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture surface, helping reduce the risk of surgical site infection.
This USP 5-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 27 inch (68 cm) length and is armed with a single-armed TF needle. The TF (taper fine) needle is designed for atraumatic passage through delicate soft tissues, allowing precise placement and controlled tissue handling during fine closure procedures.
VICRYL PLUS sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and predictable tensile strength retention during early wound healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional hospital and surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP433H
- GTIN: 30705031053193
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 5-0
- Length: 27 in (68 cm)
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: TF (taper fine)
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous and mucosal closure
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated with the antibacterial agent triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture surface, helping reduce the risk of surgical site infection.
This USP 4-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 70 cm (27 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed RB-2 needle. The RB-2 round-bodied taper point needle is designed for smooth passage through delicate soft tissues, supporting atraumatic penetration and precise placement during fine surgical closure.
VICRYL PLUS sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and predictable tensile strength retention during early wound healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional hospital and surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP434H
- GTIN: 30705031053216
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 27 in (70 cm)
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: RB-2 (round bodied taper point)
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- General and plastic surgery
- Subcutaneous and connective tissue closure
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated with the antibacterial agent triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture surface, helping reduce the risk of surgical site infection.
This USP 2 violet suture is supplied in a 36 inch (90 cm) length and is armed with a single-armed MO-4 needle. The MO-4 taper point needle is designed for smooth passage through soft tissues, supporting controlled penetration, reduced tissue trauma and reliable placement during general surgical closure.
VICRYL PLUS sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and predictable tensile strength retention during early wound healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional hospital and surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL PLUS
- Product Code: VCP438H
- GTIN: 30705031078202
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan (VICRYL PLUS)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2
- Length: 36 in (90 cm)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: MO-4 (taper point)
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General and abdominal surgery
- Fascial and connective tissue closure
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated to enhance handling characteristics while reducing tissue drag during use.
This USP 5-0 violet suture is supplied in a 150 cm length and is provided unarmed, with no needle attached. The extended length and needleless configuration make it particularly suitable for use as a ligature, allowing surgeons to select their preferred needle or apply the suture directly for vessel tying and soft tissue control.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in a predictable and gradual loss of tensile strength as healing progresses, while minimising tissue reaction. The braided construction ensures reliable handling and secure knot performance. 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 (Coated)
- Product Code: W9022
- GTIN: 30705031082223
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Coating: Yes
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 5-0
- Length: 150 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Unarmed
- Needle Type: Not applicable
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Ligatures and vessel tying
- Soft tissue approximation
- General surgical procedures
- Situations requiring needle selection flexibility
This USP 4-0 violet suture is supplied in a 60 inch (152 cm) length and is unarmed, with no needle attached. The non-needled configuration is suitable for ligatures, vessel tying and soft tissue control, allowing surgeons flexibility in technique and the option to select a preferred needle if required.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and predictable tensile strength retention during early wound healing. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: W9023
- GTIN: 30705031151271
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 60 in (152 cm)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Unarmed (Non-Needled)
- Needle Type: Not applicable
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Vessel ligation and tying
- Soft tissue ligatures
- General surgical procedures
- Situations requiring needle selection flexibility
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated to enhance handling characteristics while reducing tissue drag during placement.
This USP 6-0 violet suture is supplied in a 30 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 10 mm TaperCut needle featuring a 5/8 circle curvature. The TaperCut needle combines a tapered body with a cutting point, allowing controlled penetration of delicate tissues with enhanced precision, particularly in confined surgical fields.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, providing predictable and gradual loss of tensile strength as healing progresses while minimising tissue reaction. The braided construction ensures smooth handling and dependable knot security. 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 (Coated)
- Product Code: W9172
- GTIN: 30705031129218
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Coating: Yes
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 6-0
- Length: 30 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: TaperCut
- Needle Curvature: 5/8 Circle
- Needle Size: 10 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- Microsurgical procedures
- Confined or deep surgical sites
- Procedures requiring precise needle control
