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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 ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code 1162H, is designed for precise soft tissue approximation and ligation where long-term tensile strength and minimal tissue reactivity are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides smooth passage through tissue with excellent handling and reliable knot security.
The USP 4-0 size offers fine tensile strength suitable for delicate closures requiring accuracy and cosmetic precision. The 18 inch (45 cm) strand length supports controlled handling in both superficial and moderately deep wound closure procedures.
1162H is supplied single-armed with one FS-3 reverse cutting needle measuring 19 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The reverse cutting design enhances penetration through tougher tissue such as skin while reducing the risk of cut-through and supporting secure wound edge approximation.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36 sutures, this product is intended for professional hospital, surgical and clinical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable skin closure.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 4-0 suture size
- • 18 in (45 cm) strand length
- • Black colour for visibility during removal
- • Single-armed FS-3 reverse cutting needle
- • 19 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Smooth tissue passage with minimal drag
- • High tensile strength and dependable knot security
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: 1162H
- GTIN: 30705031239450
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 18 in (45 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: FS-3 Reverse Cutting (single-armed)
- Needle Length: 19 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 36
Suitable For
- Skin closure and external wound approximation
- Plastic and cosmetic procedures
- General soft tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring non-absorbable, long-term tensile support
USP 6-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – PS-3 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 13 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1665G (Box of 12)
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code 1665G, is designed for precise soft tissue approximation where fine calibre suturing and minimal tissue trauma are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides exceptionally smooth tissue passage, low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile strength.
The USP 6-0 size is ideal for delicate skin closure, facial procedures and cosmetic applications requiring refined wound edge approximation. The 18 inch (45 cm) strand length allows controlled handling in superficial and precision-driven surgical procedures.
1665G is supplied single-armed with one PS-3 Prime reverse cutting needle measuring 13 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The reverse cutting configuration enhances controlled penetration through skin while reducing the risk of cut-through. Prime needle technology ensures sustained sharpness and consistent performance during fine suturing.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for professional hospital, surgical and specialist outpatient environments requiring dependable, non-absorbable precision closure.
Key Features
- Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- USP 6-0 fine calibre suture
- 18 in (45 cm) strand length
- Black colour for improved visibility
- Single-armed PS-3 Prime reverse cutting needle
- 13 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- Minimal tissue drag and low reactivity
- Excellent knot security and long-term strength
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: 1665G
- GTIN: 30705031001767
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 6-0
- Length: 18 in (45 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: PS-3 Prime Reverse Cutting (single-armed)
- Needle Length: 13 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
Suitable For
- Delicate skin closure
- Facial and cosmetic procedures
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Fine superficial wound approximation
USP 5-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – PS-2 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1666H (Box of 36)
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code 1666H, is designed for precise soft tissue approximation where reliable tensile strength and minimal tissue reaction are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON offers smooth tissue passage, low drag and dependable long-term wound support.
The USP 5-0 size provides fine calibre strength ideal for skin closure, cosmetic procedures and delicate soft tissue approximation. The 18 inch (45 cm) strand length ensures controlled handling and flexibility across a wide range of surgical settings.
1666H is supplied single-armed with one PS-2 Prime reverse cutting needle measuring 19 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The reverse cutting design enhances penetration through skin while reducing the risk of tissue cut-through. Prime needle technology ensures sustained sharpness and consistent performance throughout the procedure.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36 sutures, this product is intended for professional hospital, surgical and outpatient clinical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable skin closure.
Key Features
- Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- USP 5-0 fine calibre suture
- 18 in (45 cm) strand length
- Black colour for enhanced visibility
- Single-armed PS-2 Prime reverse cutting needle
- 19 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- Smooth tissue passage with reduced drag
- Excellent knot security and long-term tensile strength
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: 1666H
- GTIN: 30705031001798
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 5-0
- Length: 18 in (45 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: PS-2 Prime Reverse Cutting (single-armed)
- Needle Length: 19 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 36
Suitable For
- Skin closure and superficial wound approximation
- Cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures
- General soft tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring permanent non-absorbable tensile support
Ethicon MONOCRYL Plus is an antibacterial absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan (Plus Technology) to inhibit bacterial colonisation along the suture surface.
This USP 2-0 variant measures 70 cm in length and is supplied with a 30 mm 1/2 circle reverse cutting needle, designed for precise penetration through tougher tissue and skin with reduced risk of tearing.
MONOCRYL Plus provides high initial tensile strength with smooth tissue passage and predictable absorption. The monofilament structure minimises tissue drag and supports reliable wound approximation.
The triclosan coating helps reduce the risk of surgical site infection by inhibiting bacterial colonisation on the suture material.
Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL Plus
- Product Code: MCP1086H
- GTIN: 30705031121021
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Antibacterial Coating: Yes (Triclosan – Plus Technology)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting
- Needle Size: 30 mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Skin closure
- Subcuticular closure
- Soft tissue approximation
- General surgical wound closure
- Procedures requiring antibacterial absorbable sutures
Ethicon MONOCRYL Plus is an antibacterial absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan (Plus Technology) to inhibit bacterial colonisation along the suture surface.
This USP 5-0 violet variant measures 70 cm in length and is supplied with a 17 mm 1/2 circle Taper Point Plus needle, engineered for smooth penetration through soft tissue with enhanced needle performance and reduced trauma.
MONOCRYL Plus delivers high initial tensile strength, excellent handling and predictable absorption. The monofilament construction minimises tissue drag and supports precise wound edge approximation.
The triclosan coating helps reduce the risk of surgical site infection by inhibiting bacterial colonisation on the suture material.
Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL Plus
- Product Code: MCP2131H
- GTIN: 30705031121083
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Antibacterial Coating: Yes (Triclosan – Plus Technology)
- USP Size: 5-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point Plus
- Needle Size: 17 mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Fine soft tissue approximation
- Subcuticular closure
- Plastic and cosmetic procedures
- Delicate surgical wound closure
- Procedures requiring antibacterial absorbable sutures
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation along the suture line.
This USP 1 suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and features a violet monofilament construction for clear intraoperative visibility. It is armed with a single Taperpoint Plus needle measuring 36 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth tissue passage, controlled penetration and reduced tissue trauma in soft tissue closure.
MONOCRYL PLUS sutures deliver predictable tensile strength retention followed by reliable absorption, making them suitable for tissues requiring short-term wound support. They elicit minimal tissue reaction while maintaining excellent handling and knot security. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL PLUS
- Product Code: MCP229H
- Reference Code: W3457
- GTIN: 30705031121151
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 1
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taperpoint Plus
- Needle Size: 36 mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General and abdominal surgery
- Subcutaneous and dermal closure
- Procedures requiring short-term wound support
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation along the suture line.
This USP 4-0 suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and features an undyed monofilament construction for minimal tissue visibility. It is armed with a single reverse cutting needle measuring 19 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, engineered for controlled penetration and reliable performance in skin and tougher tissue layers.
MONOCRYL PLUS sutures provide predictable tensile strength retention followed by reliable absorption, making them suitable for tissues requiring short-term wound support. They elicit minimal tissue reaction while offering excellent handling and knot security. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL PLUS
- Product Code: MCP292H
- Reference Code: W3201
- GTIN: 30705031121250
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse cutting
- Needle Size: 19 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Skin closure
- Subcutaneous and dermal closure
- General surgical procedures
- Applications requiring short-term wound support
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS is a synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from poliglecaprone 25 and coated with triclosan to inhibit bacterial colonisation along the suture line.
This USP 2-0 suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and features a violet monofilament construction for clear visibility during placement. It is armed with a single Taperpoint Plus needle measuring 26 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth tissue passage, controlled penetration and reduced tissue trauma in soft tissue closure.
MONOCRYL PLUS sutures deliver predictable tensile strength retention followed by reliable absorption, making them suitable for tissues requiring short-term wound support. They elicit minimal tissue reaction while maintaining excellent handling and knot security. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL PLUS
- Product Code: MCP296H
- Reference Code: W3416
- GTIN: 30705031121298
- Suture Material: Poliglecaprone 25
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taperpoint Plus
- Needle Size: 26 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General and abdominal surgery
- Subcutaneous and dermal closure
- Procedures requiring short-term wound support