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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 VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and engineered for rapid absorption and short-term tensile strength retention.
The braided construction provides excellent handling characteristics and reliable knot security, making it suitable for superficial soft tissue approximation where extended wound support is not required.
This USP 3-0 undyed variant measures 75 cm in length and is supplied with a 19 mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle, designed for precise penetration through skin and tougher tissue while minimising trauma.
VICRYL RAPIDE is formulated to lose tensile strength more rapidly than standard VICRYL sutures, making it ideal for skin closure and minor surgical procedures.
Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: VR2298
- GTIN: 30705031111107
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 75 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
- Superficial soft tissue approximation
- Minor surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring short-term wound support
- Subcuticular closure techniques
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and designed for rapid absorption and short-term tensile strength retention.
The braided construction provides excellent handling characteristics and reliable knot security, making it suitable for superficial soft tissue approximation where extended wound support is not required.
This USP 2-0 undyed variant measures 75 cm in length and is supplied with a 19 mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle, engineered for precise penetration through skin and tougher tissue while minimising trauma.
VICRYL RAPIDE is formulated to lose tensile strength more rapidly than standard VICRYL sutures, making it ideal for skin closure and minor surgical procedures.
Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: VR2299
- GTIN: 30705031080298
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 75 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
- Superficial soft tissue approximation
- Minor surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring short-term wound support
- Subcuticular closure techniques
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and engineered for rapid absorption and short-term tensile strength retention.
The braided construction provides excellent handling characteristics and reliable knot security, making it suitable for delicate soft tissue approximation where extended wound support is not required.
This USP 8-0 violet variant measures 30 cm in length and is supplied with a 6.5 mm 3/8 circle reverse spatula needle, specifically designed for precise, layered tissue penetration in ophthalmic and microsurgical procedures.
VICRYL RAPIDE is formulated to lose tensile strength more rapidly than standard VICRYL sutures, making it ideal for fine, short-term closure applications.
Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: VR501
- GTIN: 30705031120024
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 8-0
- Length: 30 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Spatula
- Needle Size: 6.5 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Ophthalmic procedures
- Microsurgical closure
- Delicate tissue approximation
- Short-term wound support
- Fine corneal or conjunctival repair
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910, engineered to provide dependable wound support with predictable absorption and minimal tissue reaction.
This USP 3-0 violet suture is supplied in an extended 150 cm length in an unarmed configuration, allowing surgeons to select an appropriate needle separately or use the suture for ligation, tying and soft tissue approximation where a needle is not required.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in gradual and predictable loss of tensile strength as healing progresses. The braided construction ensures excellent handling and secure knot performance. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: W9024
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 150 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Unarmed (no needle)
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue ligation
- Knot tying and securing sutures
- General surgical procedures
- Applications where a separate needle is preferred
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910, designed to provide dependable wound support with predictable absorption and minimal tissue reaction.
This USP 3-0 violet suture is supplied in a 75 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 22 mm Taper Point needle with a fish hook configuration. The fish hook needle design enables secure engagement and controlled access in specific surgical approaches, supporting accurate placement and reliable handling during soft tissue approximation.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in gradual and predictable loss of tensile strength as healing progresses. The braided construction ensures excellent handling and secure knot performance. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: W9223
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point
- Needle Curvature: Fish hook
- Needle Size: 22 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Specialised surgical approaches
- General and minor surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring secure needle engagement
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910, designed to provide dependable wound support with predictable absorption and minimal tissue reaction.
This USP 5-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 16 mm reverse cutting Prime needle with a composite curve. This specialised needle geometry combines cutting efficiency with enhanced access, enabling precise placement in anatomically challenging or confined surgical sites.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in gradual and predictable loss of tensile strength as healing progresses. The braided construction offers excellent handling and secure knot performance. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: W9436
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 5-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse cutting Prime
- Needle Curvature: Composite curve
- Needle Size: 16 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- Superficial tissue closure
- Procedures requiring enhanced access and cutting precision
- General and minor surgical procedures
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910, designed to provide dependable wound support with predictable absorption and minimal tissue reaction.
This USP 4-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 16 mm reverse cutting Prime needle featuring a composite curve. This needle design offers enhanced access and controlled cutting performance in anatomically challenging or confined surgical fields, supporting precise placement and reliable tissue handling.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in gradual loss of tensile strength as healing progresses. The braided construction ensures excellent handling and secure knot performance. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: W9437
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse cutting Prime
- Needle Curvature: Composite curve
- Needle Size: 16 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- Superficial tissue closure
- Procedures requiring enhanced access and cutting precision
- General and minor surgical procedures
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910, engineered to provide dependable wound support with predictable absorption and minimal tissue reaction.
This USP 6-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 11 mm reverse cutting Prime needle with a 3/8 circle curvature. The reverse cutting Prime needle is designed to deliver sharp, controlled penetration with high precision, making it particularly suitable for delicate or superficial tissues requiring cutting efficiency and excellent control.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in gradual and predictable loss of tensile strength as healing progresses. The braided construction ensures excellent handling and secure knot performance. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 24 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: W9500T
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 6-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse cutting Prime
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 11 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 24 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- Superficial tissue closure
- Fine surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring reverse cutting needles