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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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Ethicon COATED VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated to enhance handling, knot security and smooth tissue glide during soft tissue approximation and ligation procedures.
This USP 0 violet suture is supplied in a 90 cm (36 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed CTD-1 taper cut needle measuring 36 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to deliver controlled penetration through dense or fibrous tissue while maintaining precision and tissue security.
COATED 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 clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: Coated VICRYL
- Product Code: JB9994G
- GTIN: 30705031467969
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 0
- Length: 90 cm (36 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Cut CTD-1
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 36 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Closure of dense or fibrous tissue
- General surgical procedures
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Routine surgical wound closure
Ethicon COATED VICRYL is a sterile, synthetic, absorbable surgical suture composed of a copolymer made of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide (polyglactin 910). The suture is braided and coated to enhance handling characteristics, knot security and smooth tissue passage.
This undyed VICRYL strand is supplied in a non-needled configuration, designed for ligation and soft tissue approximation procedures where an attached needle is not required.
COATED VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis and have been shown to be nonantigenic, nonpyrogenic and to elicit only a slight tissue reaction during absorption. Each strand is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: Coated VICRYL
- Product Code: W9890
- GTIN: 30705031130740
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910 (90% glycolide / 10% L-lactide)
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Non-needled
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 strands
- Clinical Applications
- Ligation procedures
- General soft tissue approximation
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Procedures not requiring attached needles
Ethicon COATED VICRYL is a sterile, synthetic, absorbable surgical suture composed of polyglactin 910 (90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide). The braided and coated construction enhances handling characteristics, knot security and smooth tissue passage during delicate soft tissue approximation.
This USP 6-0 violet suture is supplied in a 45 cm (18 inch) length and is armed with double-armed S-29 taper point needles measuring 11 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, designed to provide precise, atraumatic penetration for fine soft tissue and microsurgical closure.
COATED 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 specialist surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: Coated VICRYL
- Product Code: J555G
- GTIN: 30705031041213
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 6-0
- Length: 45 cm (18 in)
- Colour: Violet (D&C Violet #2)
- Needle Configuration: Double-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point S-29
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 11 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Microsurgical procedures
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Fine soft tissue approximation
- Delicate wound closure
Ethicon COATED VICRYL is a sterile, synthetic, absorbable surgical suture composed of polyglactin 910 (90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide). The braided and coated construction enhances handling characteristics, knot security and smooth tissue passage during soft tissue approximation and ligation procedures.
This USP 1 violet suture is supplied as eight 45 cm (18 inch) strands per unit and is armed with a single-armed MO-4 taper point CONTROL RELEASE needle measuring 37 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth, atraumatic penetration while allowing the needle to be detached without cutting.
COATED 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 clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: Coated VICRYL
- Product Code: J702D
- GTIN: 30705031042357
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 1
- Length: 8 x 45 cm (18 in)
- Colour: Violet (D&C Violet #2)
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed, CONTROL RELEASE
- Needle Type: Taper Point MO-4
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 37 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 units
- Clinical Applications
- Deep soft tissue approximation
- Abdominal wall closure
- General surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring removable needle technology
Ethicon COATED VICRYL® PLUS is a sterile, synthetic, absorbable surgical suture composed of 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 45 cm (18 inch) length and is armed with a single-armed PC-5 MULTIPASS® conventional cutting needle measuring 19 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, designed to deliver sharp, controlled penetration with enhanced durability for repeated tissue passes.
COATED VICRYL® PLUS sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis within approximately 56–70 days, 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 clinical environments.
Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: COATED VICRYL® PLUS
- Product Code: VCP823G
- GTIN: 307050310823
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Antibacterial Coating: Triclosan
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- Absorption Rate: 56–70 days
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 45 cm (18 in)
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Name: PC-5
- Needle Type: Conventional Cutting MULTIPASS®
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 19 mm
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Pledget: No
- Sterility: Sterile, single-use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
Clinical Applications
- Skin closure
- Superficial soft tissue approximation
- Plastic and reconstructive procedures
- Procedures requiring antibacterial suture support
- Cases benefiting from MULTIPASS® needle durability
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
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, product code 2881G, is designed for microsurgical procedures requiring ultra-fine precision and minimal tissue trauma. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides exceptionally smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile support in delicate surgical fields.
The USP 11-0 size is intended for ophthalmic, vascular and other microsurgical applications where extremely fine wound approximation is critical. The short 5 inch (13 cm) strand length allows precise handling in confined operative areas.
2881G is supplied single-armed with one BV50-3 taper point needle measuring approximately 6.5 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The taper point design enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue, supporting highly controlled microsurgical closure.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring ultra-fine non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 11-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 5 in (13 cm) short strand length
- • Black colour for visual contrast
- • Single-armed BV50-3 taper point needle
- • Approx. 6.5 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Excellent knot security in micro-closures
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: 2881G
- GTIN: 30705031004195
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 11-0
- Length: 5 in (13 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: BV50-3 Taper Point (single-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 6.5 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Vascular and microvascular procedures
- • Extremely delicate tissue approximation
- • Specialist microsurgical wound closure
This ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture, product code 7060G, is designed for highly delicate tissue approximation where ultra-fine precision and minimal tissue trauma are essential. Manufactured from non-absorbable nylon monofilament, ETHILON provides exceptionally smooth tissue passage, very low tissue reactivity and reliable long-term tensile support.
The USP 10-0 size is intended for ophthalmic, vascular and microvascular procedures requiring extremely fine wound approximation. The short 6 inch (15 cm) strand length allows precise handling in confined surgical fields.
7060G is supplied single-armed with one CS140-6 taper point needle measuring approximately 6.5 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature. The taper point configuration enables atraumatic penetration of delicate tissue, supporting controlled microsurgical closure.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12 sutures, this product is intended for specialist hospital and microsurgical environments requiring ultra-fine non-absorbable wound closure.
- Key Features
- • Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- • USP 10-0 ultra-fine microsurgical suture
- • 6 in (15 cm) short strand length
- • Black colour for enhanced contrast
- • Single-armed CS140-6 taper point needle
- • Approx. 6.5 mm needle length, 3/8 circle curvature
- • Atraumatic tissue penetration
- • Excellent knot security in micro-closures
- • Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Code: 7060G
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 10-0
- Length: 6 in (15 cm)
- Colour: Black
- Needle Type: CS140-6 Taper Point (single-armed)
- Needle Length: Approx. 6.5 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Pledget: No
- Packaging: Box of 12
- Suitable For
- • Ophthalmic microsurgery
- • Vascular and microvascular procedures
- • Extremely delicate tissue approximation
- • Specialist microsurgical wound closure