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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, product code W8021T, is engineered for reliable dermal and soft tissue approximation where controlled penetration 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 3-0 (Metric 2) diameter delivers enhanced tensile performance suitable for dermal and moderate-tension soft tissue closure. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying across a wide range of surgical procedures.
This suture is fitted with a PC-26 conventional cutting needle. The conventional cutting configuration provides sharp penetration of skin and tougher tissue layers, supporting controlled and precise dermal closure. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament
- USP 3-0 (Metric 2) surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- PC-26 needle design
- Conventional cutting needle configuration
- Designed for skin and tougher tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Permanent wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8021T
- Product Group: Non-Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 3-0 (Metric 2)
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Needle Name: PC-26
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
- Suitable For
- Skin closure
- Dermal wound approximation
- Moderate-tension soft tissue repair
- General surgical procedures
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8400, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation where enhanced tensile strength and controlled handling are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE provides smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound stability.
The USP 2-0 (Metric 3) diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for fascial and moderate to high-tension soft tissue closure. The 75 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during a wide range of surgical procedures.
This suture is fitted with an ST-70 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 2-0 (Metric 3) surgical diameter
- 75 cm strand length
- ST-70 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: W8400
- Product Group: Non-Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 2-0 (Metric 3)
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Needle Name: ST-70
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- General soft tissue approximation
- Moderate to high-tension wound repair
- Layered surgical closure
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8525, is engineered for dependable soft tissue and fascial approximation 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 3-0 diameter delivers balanced tensile performance suitable for moderate-tension soft tissue and layered closure applications. The extended 90 cm strand length supports efficient continuous suturing and controlled knot placement in deeper or more complex procedures.
This suture is bi-directional and supplied double-armed with two MH-1 taper point needles (31 mm), manufactured from 4310 alloy for consistent strength and reliability. The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration by separating tissue fibres rather than cutting, helping to minimise tissue trauma during approximation. 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 3-0 surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- Bi-directional, double-armed configuration
- MH-1 needle design (2 × needles)
- 31 mm taper point needles
- 4310 alloy needle construction
- Smooth, atraumatic tissue penetration
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8525
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 3-0
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Bi-directional
- Needle Name: MH-1 (×2)
- Needle Length: 31 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Needle Alloy: 4310
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- Moderate-tension soft tissue repair
- Layered or continuous suturing techniques
- General surgical procedures
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8526, is engineered for dependable soft tissue and fascial approximation 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 (Metric 3) diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for moderate to high-tension soft tissue closure. The extended 90 cm strand length provides increased flexibility and reach during layered or continuous suturing techniques.
This suture is fitted with an MH-1 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 2-0 (Metric 3) surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- MH-1 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: W8526
- Product Group: Non-Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 2-0 (Metric 3)
- Length: 90 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Needle Name: MH-1
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- Moderate to high-tension soft tissue repair
- Layered surgical closure
- General surgical procedures
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8534, is engineered for dependable soft tissue and layered approximation where enhanced tensile strength and extended strand length are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament, PROLENE ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal inflammatory response and permanent wound stability.
The USP 3-0 diameter delivers balanced tensile performance suitable for moderate-tension soft tissue closure. The extended 120 cm strand length provides increased reach and flexibility, supporting efficient continuous suturing and deeper closure techniques.
This suture is bi-directional and supplied double-armed with two SH taper point needles (26 mm), manufactured from 4310 alloy for consistent strength and reliability. The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration by separating tissue fibres rather than cutting, helping to minimise tissue trauma during approximation. 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 3-0 surgical diameter
- 120 cm strand length
- Bi-directional, double-armed configuration
- SH needle design (2 × needles)
- 26 mm taper point needles
- 4310 alloy needle construction
- Smooth, atraumatic tissue penetration
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8534
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 3-0
- Length: 120 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Bi-directional
- Needle Name: SH (×2)
- Needle Length: 26 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Needle Alloy: 4310
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Moderate-tension soft tissue repair
- Layered or continuous suturing techniques
- Fascial closure
- General surgical procedures
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
This PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code W8549, is engineered for reliable dermal and soft tissue approximation where controlled penetration 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 3-0 diameter delivers balanced tensile performance suitable for dermal and moderate-tension soft tissue closure. The 75 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying during routine and specialist surgical procedures.
This suture is fitted with an FS-3 conventional cutting needle (16 mm), manufactured from 4310 alloy for strength and consistency. The conventional cutting configuration enables sharp penetration of skin and tougher tissue layers, supporting precise dermal closure. 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 3-0 surgical diameter
- 75 cm strand length
- FS-3 needle design
- 16 mm conventional cutting needle
- 4310 alloy needle construction
- Designed for skin and tougher tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8549
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 3-0
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Material: Polypropylene
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: FS-3 CONV
- Needle Length: 16 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting
- Needle Alloy: 4310
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Skin closure
- Dermal wound approximation
- Moderate-tension soft tissue repair
- General surgical procedures
- 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 Surgical Suture, product code W8684G, is engineered for reliable skin and soft tissue approximation where precision handling 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 dermal and moderate-tension soft tissue closure. The 45 cm strand length supports accurate placement and secure knot tying across a wide range of surgical procedures.
This suture is supplied with an FS reverse cutting needle (26 mm), manufactured from 420 alloy for strength and durability. The reverse cutting configuration enhances needle stability and reduces tissue cut-through risk, making it particularly suitable for skin and tougher dermal layers. 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 3-0 surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- FS needle design
- 26 mm reverse cutting needle
- 420 alloy needle construction
- Designed for dermal and tougher tissue penetration
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PROLENE
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: W8684G
- Category: Ethicon 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
- Needle Alloy: 420
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 12
- Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
- Suitable For
- Dermal wound closure
- Skin approximation
- Moderate-tension soft tissue repair
- General surgical procedures
- Applications requiring durable non-absorbable suturing
