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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 Surgical Suture, model 8622H, is engineered for secure approximation of dense and high-tension tissues where durability and controlled penetration are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, reliable knot security and permanent wound support.
The USP 3-0 diameter delivers strong yet manageable tensile performance suitable for skin closure and tough soft tissue repair. The 75 cm (30 inch) strand length allows effective operative reach and controlled placement during wound approximation.
This product features a KS reverse cutting needle (60 mm). The reverse cutting geometry enhances needle strength and reduces tissue cut-through risk while supporting efficient penetration of dense tissues. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this suture is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 3-0 durable surgical diameter
- 75 cm (30 inch) strand length
- KS reverse cutting needle
- 60 mm needle length
- Designed for dense and high-tension tissues
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Blue monofilament for enhanced visibility
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product: PROLENE Polypropylene Suture
- Product Code: 8622H
- Suture Size: 3-0
- Length: 30 in (75 cm)
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: KS
- Needle Length: 60 mm
- Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting
- Strands Per Pack: 1
- Pack Strand/Length: 1 x 30 in
- QTY/BX: 36
- Category: Wound Closure
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Skin closure
- High-tension wound approximation
- Tough soft tissue repair
- General surgical closure
- Procedures requiring strong non-absorbable support
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, model 8630G, is engineered for accurate skin and soft tissue approximation where precision penetration and cosmetic outcome are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE delivers smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and reliable permanent wound support.
The USP 5-0 diameter provides fine tensile performance suitable for dermatologic and general surgical skin closure. The 45 cm (18 inch) strand length allows efficient handling and controlled knot placement during wound approximation.
This product features a PC-5 MULTIPASS prime conventional cutting needle (19 mm). The conventional cutting geometry enhances penetration through dermal tissues, while MULTIPASS technology maintains sharpness through repeated passes. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this suture is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 5-0 fine skin closure diameter
- 45 cm (18 inch) strand length
- PC-5 prime conventional cutting needle
- MULTIPASS enhanced needle durability
- 19 mm needle length
- Designed for dermal tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product: PROLENE Polypropylene Suture
- Product Code: 8630G
- Suture Size: 5-0
- Length: 18 in (45 cm)
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PC-5
- Needle Length: 19 mm
- Needle Point Type: Prime Conventional Cutting
- Special Feature: MULTIPASS Surgical Needle
- Strands Per Pack: 1
- Pack Strand/Length: 1 x 18 in
- QTY/BX: 12
- Category: Wound Closure
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Skin closure
- Dermatologic procedures
- General surgical closure
- Cosmetic wound approximation
- Procedures requiring precise non-absorbable dermal support
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, model 8631G, is engineered for accurate skin and soft tissue approximation where precision penetration and cosmetic outcome are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and reliable permanent wound support.
The USP 4-0 diameter offers balanced strength and refined handling suitable for dermatologic and general surgical skin closure. The 45 cm (18 inch) strand length allows efficient placement and controlled knot tying during wound approximation.
This product features a PC-5 MULTIPASS prime conventional cutting needle (19 mm). The conventional cutting geometry enhances penetration through dermal tissues, while MULTIPASS technology maintains sharpness through repeated passes. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this suture is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 4-0 refined skin closure diameter
- 45 cm (18 inch) strand length
- PC-5 prime conventional cutting needle
- MULTIPASS enhanced needle durability
- 19 mm needle length
- Designed for dermal tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product: PROLENE Polypropylene Suture
- Product Code: 8631G
- Suture Size: 4-0
- Length: 18 in (45 cm)
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PC-5
- Needle Length: 19 mm
- Needle Point Type: Prime Conventional Cutting
- Special Feature: MULTIPASS Surgical Needle
- Strands Per Pack: 1
- Pack Strand/Length: 1 x 18 in
- QTY/BX: 12
- Category: Wound Closure
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Skin closure
- Dermatologic procedures
- General surgical closure
- Cosmetic wound approximation
- Procedures requiring precise non-absorbable dermal support
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, model 8634G, is engineered for accurate skin and soft tissue approximation where precision penetration and cosmetic outcome are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and reliable permanent wound support.
The USP 4-0 diameter offers refined strength and handling suitable for dermatologic and general surgical skin closure. The 45 cm (18 inch) strand length enables efficient placement and controlled knot tying during wound approximation.
This product features a PC-3 MULTIPASS prime conventional cutting needle (16 mm). The conventional cutting geometry enhances dermal penetration, while MULTIPASS technology maintains sharpness through repeated passes. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this suture is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 4-0 refined skin closure diameter
- 45 cm (18 inch) strand length
- PC-3 prime conventional cutting needle
- MULTIPASS enhanced needle durability
- 16 mm needle length
- Designed for dermal tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product: PROLENE Polypropylene Suture
- Product Code: 8634G
- Suture Size: 4-0
- Length: 18 in (45 cm)
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PC-3
- Needle Length: 16 mm
- Needle Point Type: Prime Conventional Cutting
- Special Feature: MULTIPASS Surgical Needle
- Strands Per Pack: 1
- Pack Strand/Length: 1 x 18 in
- QTY/BX: 12
- Category: Wound Closure
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Skin closure
- Dermatologic procedures
- General surgical closure
- Cosmetic wound approximation
- Procedures requiring precise non-absorbable dermal support
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, model 8635H, is engineered for accurate skin and soft tissue approximation where controlled penetration and cosmetic precision are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and reliable permanent wound support.
The USP 5-0 diameter delivers fine tensile performance suitable for dermatologic and general surgical skin closure. The 45 cm strand length allows precise placement and efficient knot tying during wound approximation.
This product features a PC-3 PRIME conventional cutting needle. The conventional cutting geometry enhances dermal penetration and cutting efficiency while maintaining needle strength and control. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this suture is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 5-0 fine skin closure diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- PC-3 PRIME conventional cutting needle
- Designed for dermal tissue penetration
- Smooth tissue passage
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Blue monofilament for enhanced visibility
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product: PROLENE Polypropylene Suture
- Product Code: 8635H
- Suture Size: 5-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Needle Name: PC-3 PRIME
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Category: Wound Closure
- Product Group: NonAbsorbable Sutures
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Skin closure
- Dermatologic procedures
- General surgical closure
- Cosmetic wound approximation
- Procedures requiring precise non-absorbable dermal support
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, model 8649H, is engineered for secure closure of dense and high-tension tissues where strength and controlled penetration are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and reliable permanent wound support.
The USP 3-0 diameter delivers durable tensile performance suitable for skin closure and general soft tissue repair. The 75 cm (30 inch) strand length allows effective operative reach and controlled placement during wound approximation.
This product features an FSLX reverse cutting needle (36 mm). The reverse cutting geometry enhances needle strength and reduces tissue cut-through risk while supporting efficient penetration of tougher tissues. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this suture is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 3-0 durable surgical diameter
- 75 cm (30 inch) strand length
- FSLX reverse cutting needle
- 36 mm needle length
- Designed for dense and high-tension tissues
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Blue monofilament for enhanced visibility
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product: PROLENE Polypropylene Suture
- Product Code: 8649H
- Suture Size: 3-0
- Length: 30 in (75 cm)
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: FSLX
- Needle Length: 36 mm
- Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting
- Strands Per Pack: 1
- Pack Strand/Length: 1 x 30 in
- QTY/BX: 36
- Category: Wound Closure
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Skin closure
- High-tension wound approximation
- Tough soft tissue repair
- General surgical closure
- Procedures requiring strong non-absorbable support
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, model 8661G, is engineered for accurate skin and soft tissue approximation where controlled penetration and cosmetic precision are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and reliable permanent wound support.
The USP 5-0 diameter delivers fine tensile strength suitable for dermatologic and general surgical skin closure. The 45 cm (18 inch) strand length allows efficient handling and precise placement during wound approximation.
This product features an FS-2 reverse cutting needle (19 mm). The reverse cutting geometry enhances needle strength and reduces tissue cut-through risk while enabling sharp penetration of dermal tissues. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this suture is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 5-0 fine skin closure diameter
- 45 cm (18 inch) strand length
- FS-2 reverse cutting needle
- 19 mm needle length
- Designed for dermal tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Blue monofilament for enhanced visibility
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product: PROLENE Polypropylene Suture
- Product Code: 8661G
- Suture Size: 5-0
- Length: 18 in (45 cm)
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: FS-2
- Needle Length: 19 mm
- Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting
- Strands Per Pack: 1
- Pack Strand/Length: 1 x 18 in
- QTY/BX: 12
- Category: Wound Closure
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Skin closure
- Dermatologic procedures
- General surgical closure
- Cosmetic wound approximation
- Procedures requiring sharp non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, model 8661H, is engineered for accurate skin and soft tissue approximation where controlled penetration and cosmetic precision are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and reliable permanent wound support.
The USP 5-0 diameter delivers fine tensile strength suitable for dermatologic and general surgical skin closure. The 45 cm strand length allows efficient placement and controlled knot tying during wound approximation.
This product features an FS-2 reverse cutting needle. The reverse cutting geometry enhances needle strength and reduces tissue cut-through risk while supporting sharp penetration of dermal tissues. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this suture is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 5-0 fine skin closure diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- FS-2 reverse cutting needle
- Designed for dermal tissue penetration
- Smooth tissue passage
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Blue monofilament for enhanced visibility
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product: PROLENE Polypropylene Suture
- Product Code: 8661H
- Suture Size: 5-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Needle Name: FS-2
- Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Category: Wound Closure
- Product Group: NonAbsorbable Sutures
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Skin closure
- Dermatologic procedures
- General surgical closure
- Cosmetic wound approximation
- Procedures requiring sharp non-absorbable suturing