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SutureVet's orthopaedic veterinary sutures are engineered for the high-tension demands of musculoskeletal surgery in animals. Orthopaedic procedures place exceptional mechanical demands on suture materials — requiring superior tensile strength, prolonged wound support, and reliable knot security to withstand the forces generated by muscle contraction and post-operative patient movement.
Our orthopaedic suture range includes heavy-gauge non-absorbable options such as nylon, polypropylene, and polyester for permanent or long-term structural repairs including cruciate ligament stabilisation, tendon repair, and joint capsule closure. We also stock long-duration absorbable sutures such as polydioxanone (PDS) for fascial and deep tissue closure where prolonged support is required during the extended healing timelines associated with orthopaedic surgery.
Needle configurations include large taper point and reverse cutting profiles suited to the tough connective tissue, fascia, and periosteum encountered in orthopaedic cases. All products are supplied sterile and individually packaged from ISO-certified manufacturers trusted by veterinary orthopaedic surgeons and referral centres across the UK.
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This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8840, is engineered for reliable soft tissue and dermal 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 4-0 diameter provides balanced tensile performance suitable for veterinary skin and soft tissue closure. The extended 90 cm strand length offers increased reach and flexibility for layered or continuous suturing techniques in animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied double-armed with two CC-20 TAPERCUT CC needles (20 mm). The TAPERCUT CC configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of slightly resistant tissue while maintaining stability and precision. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 4-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- Double-armed configuration (2 × CC-20 needles)
- 20 mm TAPERCUT CC needles
- 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: W8840
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 4-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CC-20 (×2)
- Needle Length: 20 mm
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT CC
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary soft tissue approximation
- Animal dermal closure
- Layered or continuous suturing techniques
- General veterinary surgery
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8843, is engineered for dependable 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 extended 90 cm strand length supports efficient layered or continuous suturing techniques during animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied double-armed with two V-7 TAPERCUT needles (26 mm). The TAPERCUT configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of dense or fibrous tissue while maintaining stability and accuracy. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 2-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- Double-armed configuration (2 × V-7 needles)
- 26 mm TAPERCUT needles
- Suitable for dense or fibrous tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8843
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 2-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: V-7 (×2)
- Needle Length: 26 mm
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary soft tissue approximation
- Animal dermal closure
- Moderate to high-tension wound repair
- General veterinary surgery
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8849, is engineered for reliable soft tissue and dermal 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 balanced tensile performance suitable for veterinary skin and moderate-tension soft tissue closure. The extended 90 cm strand length offers increased reach and flexibility for layered or continuous suturing techniques in animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied double-armed with two CC-30 TAPERCUT needles (31 mm). The TAPERCUT configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of slightly resistant or fibrous tissue while maintaining stability and precision. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 3-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- Double-armed configuration (2 × CC-30 needles)
- 31 mm TAPERCUT needles
- 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: W8849
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 3-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CC-30 (×2)
- Needle Length: 31 mm
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary soft tissue approximation
- Animal dermal closure
- Moderate-tension wound repair
- Layered or continuous suturing techniques
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8851, is engineered for dependable soft tissue and dermal 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 balanced tensile performance suitable for veterinary skin and moderate-tension soft tissue closure. The extended 90 cm strand length offers increased reach and flexibility for layered or continuous suturing techniques in animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied double-armed with two CC-40 TAPERCUT needles (40 mm). The TAPERCUT configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of slightly resistant or fibrous tissue while maintaining stability and precision. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 3-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- Double-armed configuration (2 × CC-40 needles)
- 40 mm TAPERCUT needles
- 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: W8851
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 3-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CC-40 (×2)
- Needle Length: 40 mm
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary soft tissue approximation
- Animal dermal closure
- Moderate-tension wound repair
- Layered or continuous suturing techniques
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8868T, 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 6-0 diameter offers refined handling characteristics suitable for delicate veterinary dermal and soft tissue layers requiring controlled tension. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during precise animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with a P-1 PRIME™ reverse cutting needle (11 mm). The PRIME™ reverse cutting geometry enhances needle strength and reduces tissue cut-through risk, supporting sharp and controlled dermal penetration. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 6-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- P-1 PRIME™ needle
- 11 mm reverse cutting needle
- Designed for dermal tissue penetration in animals
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8868T
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 6-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: P-1 PRIME™
- Needle Length: 11 mm
- Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting Prime
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
- Suitable For
- Veterinary dermal closure
- Animal soft tissue approximation
- General veterinary surgery
- Procedures requiring sharp reverse cutting penetration
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code W8881T, 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 ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 5-0 diameter offers refined handling characteristics suitable for delicate veterinary skin and soft tissue layers requiring controlled tension. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during precise animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with a PC-25 PRIME™ conventional cutting needle (26 mm). The conventional cutting configuration enables sharp penetration of tougher dermal tissue, while PRIME™ geometry enhances needle strength and stability during placement. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 5-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- PC-25 PRIME™ needle
- 26 mm conventional cutting needle
- Designed for dermal tissue penetration in animals
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8881T
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 5-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PC-25 PRIME™
- Needle Length: 26 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting (PC)
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 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 W8886T, 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 ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound support.
The USP 6-0 diameter offers refined handling characteristics suitable for delicate veterinary skin and soft tissue layers requiring controlled tension. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during precise animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with a PC-25 PRIME™ conventional cutting needle (26.2 mm). The conventional cutting configuration enables sharp penetration of tougher dermal tissue, while PRIME™ geometry enhances needle strength and stability during placement. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 6-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- PC-25 PRIME™ needle
- 26.2 mm conventional cutting needle
- Designed for dermal tissue penetration in animals
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8886T
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 6-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PC-25 PRIME™
- Needle Length: 26.2 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting (PC)
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 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 W8935, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures requiring long-term tensile stability and minimal tissue reaction. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE delivers smooth tissue passage, consistent handling and permanent wound support.
The USP 4-0 diameter provides balanced strength and control, making it suitable for delicate veterinary dermal and soft tissue layers requiring secure approximation without excessive bulk. The 90 cm strand length supports efficient suturing techniques and controlled placement during animal surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with a V-5 tapercut needle (17 mm). The tapercut configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, allowing precise penetration of fibrous or moderately dense tissue while minimising unnecessary trauma. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring reliable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 4-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- V-5 needle
- 17 mm tapercut needle
- Designed for controlled penetration in animal tissue
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8935
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 4-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: V-5
- Needle Length: 17 mm
- Needle Point Type: Tapercut
- 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
- Small animal surgical procedures
- Fibrous tissue requiring controlled penetration
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing