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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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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 19 mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting 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: V2920H
- GTIN: 30705031106554
- 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
- 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 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 2-0 violet suture is supplied in a 70 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 26 mm Taper Point Plus needle with a 1/2 circle curvature. The Taper Point Plus needle provides enhanced strength and stability with smooth tissue penetration, supporting controlled placement and reduced tissue trauma during soft tissue and subcutaneous closure.
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 36 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: V3170H
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point Plus
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 26 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- General surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring smooth, atraumatic needle penetration
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 soft tissue approximation where extended wound support is not required.
This USP 3-0 undyed variant measures 70 cm in length and is supplied with a 26 mm 1/2 circle Taper Point Plus needle, designed for smooth penetration through soft tissue with enhanced needle performance and reduced 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: V4160H
- GTIN: 30705031076062
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point Plus
- Needle Size: 26 mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Skin closure
- 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 45 cm in length and is supplied with a 24 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: V4421H
- GTIN: 30705031076093
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting
- Needle Size: 24 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
This USP 4-0 (M1.5) violet suture is supplied in a 36 cm (14 inch) length and is double-armed with ST-4 needles. The ST-4 needle configuration supports controlled, direct tissue penetration and precise placement, making it suitable for specialised surgical techniques requiring straight-line access.
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 36 for professional hospital and surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: V620H
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0 (M1.5)
- Length: 36 cm (14 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Double-armed
- Needle Type: ST-4
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Specialised surgical techniques
- General surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring straight needle access
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910, designed to deliver dependable wound support with consistent handling and knot security across a wide range of surgical applications.
This USP 2-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 45 cm length in an unarmed configuration, allowing clinicians to select an appropriate needle separately or use the suture for ligation, tying, or approximation where a needle is not required.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and gradual, predictable loss of tensile strength as healing progresses. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: V645H
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Unarmed (no needle)
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 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, engineered to provide dependable wound support with predictable absorption and minimal tissue reaction.
This USP 1 violet suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 40 mm Taper Point Plus needle with a 1/2 circle curvature. The Taper Point Plus needle is designed to provide smooth, controlled penetration with enhanced strength and stability, making it suitable for soft tissue and subcutaneous closure requiring reliable handling and reduced tissue trauma.
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: V753G
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 1
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point Plus
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 40 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- General surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring smooth, atraumatic needle penetration
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 1 violet suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 48 mm Taper Point Plus needle with a 1/2 circle curvature. The Taper Point Plus needle offers enhanced strength and stability with smooth tissue penetration, supporting controlled placement and reduced trauma during soft tissue and subcutaneous closure.
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: V765G
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 1
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point Plus
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 circle
- Needle Size: 48 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- General surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring smooth, atraumatic needle penetration