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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 is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated to improve handling characteristics while minimising tissue drag during placement.
This USP 8-0 violet suture is supplied in a 30 cm length and is double-armed with two 6.5 mm reverse spatula needles featuring a 3/8 circle curvature. The reverse spatula needle design is specifically engineered for controlled passage through extremely delicate, layered tissues, allowing precise placement with minimal trauma in ophthalmic and advanced microsurgical procedures.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, providing predictable and gradual loss of tensile strength as healing progresses while minimising tissue reaction. The braided construction ensures smooth handling and dependable knot security. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional specialist clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL (Coated)
- Product Code: W9560
- GTIN: 30705031130177
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Coating: Yes
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 8-0
- Length: 30 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Double-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Spatula
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Needle Size: 6.5 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Ultra-fine microsurgical procedures
- Delicate tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring minimal tissue trauma
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated to enhance handling characteristics while minimising tissue drag during placement.
This USP 6-0 violet suture is supplied in a 20 cm length and is double-armed with two 8 mm reverse spatula needles featuring a 1/4 circle curvature. The reverse spatula needle profile is specifically engineered for controlled passage through delicate, layered tissues, making it particularly suitable for ophthalmic and fine microsurgical applications requiring high precision and minimal trauma.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, providing predictable and gradual loss of tensile strength as healing progresses while maintaining reliable wound support. The braided construction ensures smooth handling and secure knot performance. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL (Coated)
- Product Code: W9562
- GTIN: 30705031082919
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Coating: Yes
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 6-0
- Length: 20 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Double-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Spatula
- Needle Curvature: 1/4 Circle
- Needle Size: 8 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Microsurgical procedures
- Delicate tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring ultra-fine needle precision
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated to enhance handling characteristics while minimising tissue drag during placement.
This USP 5-0 violet suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is double-armed with two 8 mm reverse spatula needles featuring a 1/2 circle curvature. The reverse spatula needle profile is specifically designed for controlled passage through delicate, layered tissues, allowing precise dissection and accurate suture placement with minimal trauma.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, delivering predictable and gradual loss of tensile strength as healing progresses while maintaining reliable wound support. The braided construction ensures smooth 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 (Coated)
- Product Code: W9567
- GTIN: 30705031082957
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Coating: Yes
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 5-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Double-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Spatula
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Needle Size: 8 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Microsurgical procedures
- Delicate tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring precise, low-trauma needle control
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated to enhance handling characteristics while reducing tissue drag during placement.
This USP 6-0 violet suture is supplied in a 30 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 9.3 mm Taper Point needle featuring a 3/8 circle curvature. The taper point needle is designed to separate rather than cut tissue fibres, enabling smooth passage through delicate soft tissues with minimal trauma and precise control.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, providing predictable and gradual loss of tensile strength as healing progresses while minimising tissue reaction. The braided construction ensures excellent handling and dependable knot security. 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 (Coated)
- Product Code: W9575
- GTIN: 30705031130221
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Coating: Yes
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 6-0
- Length: 30 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Needle Size: 9.3 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- Microsurgical procedures
- Fine tissue handling
- Procedures requiring atraumatic needle passage
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated to improve handling characteristics while reducing tissue drag during placement.
This USP 8-0 violet suture is supplied in a 30 cm length and is armed with a single-armed 9.3 mm Taper Point needle with a 3/8 circle curvature. The taper point needle is designed to separate tissue fibres rather than cut them, enabling atraumatic passage through extremely delicate soft tissues and precise control in fine microsurgical environments.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, providing predictable and gradual loss of tensile strength as healing progresses while minimising tissue reaction. The braided construction ensures excellent handling and dependable knot security. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and specialist clinical use.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL (Coated)
- Product Code: W9577
- GTIN: 30705031130238
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Coating: Yes
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 8-0
- Length: 30 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Needle Size: 9.3 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Ultra-fine soft tissue approximation
- Microsurgical procedures
- Ophthalmic and delicate tissue surgery
- Procedures requiring atraumatic needle passage
This USP 3-0 violet suture is supplied in an extended 98 inch (249 cm) length and is unarmed, with no needle attached, provided in LIGAPAK format. The long, needleless configuration is designed for vessel ligation, pedicle control and soft tissue tying, allowing surgeons flexibility in technique and needle selection if required.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and predictable tensile strength retention during early wound healing. Each ligature is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: J1205G
- GTIN: 20705031463247
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 98 in (249 cm)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Unarmed (Ligature)
- Needle Type: Not applicable
- Format: LIGAPAK
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Vessel ligation and tying
- Pedicle control
- Soft tissue ligatures
- General surgical procedures
This USP 0 violet suture is supplied in an extended 98 inch (249 cm) length and is unarmed, with no needle attached, provided in LIGAPAK format. The long, needleless configuration is designed for vessel ligation, pedicle control and soft tissue tying, allowing surgeons flexibility in technique and secure knot placement.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and predictable tensile strength retention during early wound healing. Each ligature is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: J1207G
- GTIN: 20705031463209
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 0
- Length: 98 in (249 cm)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Unarmed (Ligature)
- Needle Type: Not applicable
- Format: LIGAPAK
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Vessel ligation and tying
- Pedicle control
- Soft tissue ligatures
- General surgical procedures
This USP 1 violet suture is supplied in an extended 98 inch (249 cm) length and is unarmed, with no needle attached, provided in LIGAPAK format. The long, needleless configuration is designed for vessel ligation, pedicle control and soft tissue tying, allowing surgeons flexibility in technique and secure knot placement.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and predictable tensile strength retention during early wound healing. Each ligature is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: J1208G
- GTIN: 20705031463216
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 1
- Length: 98 in (249 cm)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Unarmed (Ligature)
- Needle Type: Not applicable
- Format: LIGAPAK
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Vessel ligation and tying
- Pedicle control
- Soft tissue ligatures
- General surgical procedures