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SutureVet's small animal and exotic veterinary sutures range brings together fine-gauge, low-reactivity suture materials suited to the diverse species and procedures encountered in small animal and exotic animal practice. From routine companion animal surgery to specialist exotic interventions, our range provides the clinical breadth and precision required across this varied patient group.
We stock absorbable monofilament and braided sutures in fine gauges appropriate for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, chinchillas, reptiles, birds, and other small or exotic species. Non-absorbable options are also available for skin closure where suture removal is planned. Needle configurations include atraumatic taper point profiles for internal tissue and fine reverse cutting options for delicate skin closure in smaller patients.
The smaller body size and often fragile tissue of exotic species demands careful suture selection — our range is curated with this in mind, prioritising materials that minimise tissue trauma, reduce post-operative reactivity, and support reliable healing across a wide range of species-specific physiologies.
All products are supplied sterile and individually packaged from ISO-certified manufacturers. Order online with fast UK dispatch and competitive trade pricing from SutureVet.
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LuxSutures® Luxylene Polypropylene sutures are manufactured from high-quality polypropylene monofilament, delivering permanent tensile strength with minimal tissue reactivity.
This USP 10/0 suture is supplied in blue for enhanced visibility and fitted with 2 × straight needles (GSP 16.15 mm, 150 µm) on a 20 cm strand, enabling extremely precise, linear needle control for delicate microsurgical work.
Luxylene polypropylene sutures are intended for ultra-fine soft tissue approximation where long-term wound support is required and absorption is not desired.
- Key Features
- LuxSutures® Luxylene polypropylene monofilament suture
- Non-absorbable for permanent tissue support
- Blue colour for enhanced intra-operative visibility
- Minimal tissue reaction
- Straight needle design for direct, linear tissue access
- Double-needle configuration for balanced microsurgical placement
- Suitable For
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Microsurgical procedures
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- Fine vascular or neural repair
- Precision surgical applications
- Material & Construction
- Brand: LuxSutures®
- Range: Luxylene
- Material: Polypropylene
- Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Colour: Blue
- Needle Details
- Needle Type: GSP
- Needle Style: Straight
- Needle Length: 16.15 mm (each)
- Needle Thickness: 150 µm
- Configuration: Double needle
- Suture Specifications
- USP Size: 10/0
- Length: 20 cm
- Pack Size
- Sterile, single use
- Box of 12 sutures
75 cm – Blue – DS 36 (36 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Sutures are intended for general soft tissue approximation and ligation where long-term tensile strength is required. Manufactured from high-quality polyamide monofilament, these sutures are non-absorbable and designed to produce minimal tissue reaction.
The smooth monofilament construction provides low tissue drag, excellent handling characteristics, and reliable knot security, supporting precise placement and consistent clinical performance. The blue colouring enhances visibility against tissue, aiding accurate suture placement during procedures.
This variant is supplied in USP 3/0, 75 cm length, and fitted with a DS 36 (36 mm) cutting needle, designed to cut cleanly through tougher tissue such as skin. Cutting needles are particularly suitable for skin closure and procedures requiring controlled penetration and precise incision.
LUXAMID nylon sutures are widely used in hospitals, clinics, and surgical centres for skin closure, general surgery, and plastic surgery applications where non-absorbable wound support is required. Each box contains 12 sterile sutures, individually packaged to maintain sterility and suitability for professional surgical use.
Product code: NY30DS36.
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Sutures are intended for general soft tissue approximation and ligation where long-term tensile strength is required. Manufactured from high-quality polyamide monofilament, these sutures are non-absorbable and exhibit minimal tissue reaction.
The smooth monofilament construction provides low tissue drag, excellent handling characteristics, and reliable knot security, supporting precise placement and consistent clinical performance. The blue colour enhances visibility against tissue, aiding accurate suture placement during procedures.
Supplied in USP 0, 75 cm length, and fitted with a DS 24 (24 mm) cutting needle designed to cut cleanly through tougher tissue such as skin. Cutting needles are particularly suitable for skin closure and procedures requiring controlled penetration and precise incision.
LUXAMID nylon sutures are widely used in hospitals, clinics, and surgical centres for skin closure, general surgery, and plastic surgery applications where non-absorbable wound support is required. Each box contains 12 sterile, individually packaged sutures.
Key Features
- Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- USP 0 suture size
- 75 cm strand length
- Blue colour for enhanced visibility
- DS 24 cutting needle, 24 mm
- Low tissue drag and reliable knot security
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
Technical Specifications
- Product Code: NY00DS24
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 0
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Needle Type: DS 24 Cutting
- Needle Length: 24 mm
- Packaging: Box of 12
Suitable For
- Skin closure and external wound approximation
- General soft tissue approximation
- General and plastic surgery applications
- Procedures requiring non-absorbable, long-term tensile support
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 4-0 undyed variant measures 75 cm in length and is supplied with a 19 mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting prime needle, designed for precise penetration through skin and delicate 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: MPVR4260H
- GTIN: 30705031075065
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting Prime
- 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 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 prime 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: MPVR4270H
- GTIN: 30705031075072
- 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 Prime
- 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 superficial soft tissue approximation where extended wound support is not required.
This USP 6-0 undyed variant measures 70 cm in length and is supplied with an 11 mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting prime needle, designed for precise penetration through very delicate skin and fine tissue while minimising trauma.
VICRYL RAPIDE is formulated to lose tensile strength more rapidly than standard VICRYL sutures, making it ideal for minor surgical procedures and very fine skin closure.
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: MPVR489H
- GTIN: 30705031075089
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 6-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting Prime
- Needle Size: 11 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Very fine skin closure
- Superficial soft tissue approximation
- Minor surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring short-term wound support
- Delicate 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 superficial soft tissue approximation where extended wound support is not required.
This USP 5-0 undyed variant measures 45 cm in length and is supplied with a 13 mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting prime needle, designed for precise penetration through delicate skin and fine tissue while minimising trauma.
VICRYL RAPIDE is formulated to lose tensile strength more rapidly than standard VICRYL sutures, making it ideal for minor surgical procedures and fine skin closure.
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: MPVR4930H
- GTIN: 30705031075096
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 5-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting Prime
- Needle Size: 13 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Fine 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 superficial soft tissue approximation where extended wound support is not required.
This USP 4-0 undyed variant measures 45 cm in length and is supplied with a 13 mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting prime needle, designed for precise penetration through skin and delicate 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: MPVR4940H
- GTIN: 30705031075102
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting Prime
- Needle Size: 13 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