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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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This USP 6 violet suture is supplied in a 30 inch (76 cm) length and is armed with a single-armed V-40 needle. The V-40 needle design supports controlled tissue penetration and reliable handling, making it suitable for precise placement in fine soft tissue and vascular applications.
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 surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: V140G
- GTIN: 30705031105885
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 6
- Length: 30 in (76 cm)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: V-40
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Fine soft tissue approximation
- Vascular and delicate tissue procedures
- General surgical applications
- Procedures requiring precise needle control
This USP 2-0 violet suture is supplied in a 90 cm (36 inch) length and is double-armed with SH PLUS needles. The SH PLUS needle design provides enhanced sharpness and controlled penetration, supporting precise placement and reduced tissue trauma in a wide range of general and soft tissue surgical procedures.
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: V528H
- GTIN: 30705031108480
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 2-0
- Length: 90 cm (36 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Double-armed
- Needle Type: SH PLUS
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General surgical procedures
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- Procedures requiring enhanced needle sharpness
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 7-0 violet suture is supplied in a 45 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 precise passage through delicate, layered tissues, allowing controlled dissection and accurate suture placement with minimal trauma, particularly in ophthalmic and fine microsurgical applications.
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: V546G
- GTIN: 30705031108503
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Coating: Yes
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 7-0
- Length: 45 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
- Microsurgical procedures
- Ultra-fine tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring minimal tissue trauma
This USP 3-0 violet suture is supplied in a 70 cm (27 inch) length and is double-armed with RB-1 PLUS needles. The RB-1 PLUS needle design offers enhanced sharpness and controlled penetration, supporting precise placement and reliable performance in soft tissue and general surgical closure.
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: V667H
- GTIN: 30705031109166
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 3-0
- Length: 70 cm (27 in)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Double-armed
- Needle Type: RB-1 PLUS
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General surgical procedures
- Subcutaneous tissue closure
- Procedures requiring enhanced needle sharpness
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated to improve handling characteristics while reducing tissue drag during passage.
This USP 4-0 violet suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is armed with a single-armed Taper Point needle designated M1.5. The taper point needle is designed to separate tissue fibres rather than cut them, enabling smooth, atraumatic passage through soft tissues and supporting precise placement during routine surgical closure.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, providing predictable and gradual loss of tensile strength as wound 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: V7350G
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Coating: Yes
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point
- Needle Size: M1.5
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- General surgical procedures
- Routine wound closure
- Procedures requiring atraumatic needle passage
This USP 4-0 violet suture is supplied in a 60 inch (152 cm) length and is unarmed, with no needle attached. The non-needled configuration is suitable for ligatures, vessel tying and soft tissue control, allowing surgeons flexibility in technique and the option to select a preferred needle if required.
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 surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL
- Product Code: W9023
- GTIN: 30705031151271
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 60 in (152 cm)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Unarmed (Non-Needled)
- Needle Type: Not applicable
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Vessel ligation and tying
- Soft tissue ligatures
- General surgical procedures
- Situations requiring needle selection flexibility
Ethicon VICRYL is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and coated to enhance handling characteristics and reduce tissue drag during passage.
This USP 4-0 violet suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and armed with a single-armed 22 mm Conventional Cutting PC needle with a 1/2 circle curvature. The conventional cutting needle is specifically designed for controlled penetration of tougher tissues such as skin, supporting precise wound edge approximation and consistent placement.
VICRYL sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis, providing predictable loss of tensile strength as healing progresses while minimising tissue reaction. The braided structure ensures excellent handling and dependable knot security. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and clinical use.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL (Coated)
- Product Code: W9471
- GTIN: 30705031129997
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Coating: Yes
- Absorbability: Absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Conventional Cutting PC
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Needle Size: 22 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Skin closure
- Soft tissue approximation
- Procedures involving tougher tissue penetration
- General and minor surgical procedures
Ethicon STRATAFIX Polypropylene is a synthetic non-absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from polypropylene, engineered with a bidirectional spiral knotless design for continuous tissue fixation and long-term wound support.
This USP 1 suture is supplied in a 48 cm length and features an undyed monofilament construction to minimise tissue reactivity and visibility during closure. It is double-armed with two taperpoint needles, each measuring 36 mm with a 1/2 circle curvature, enabling smooth tissue passage and controlled needle handling in deeper tissue planes.
The STRATAFIX spiral design distributes tension evenly along the suture line, eliminating the need for knot tying while maintaining secure, long-lasting wound approximation. STRATAFIX Polypropylene sutures provide excellent tensile strength, minimal tissue response and dependable handling. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: STRATAFIX Polypropylene
- Product Code: SXPL2B400
- GTIN: 20705031208206
- Suture Material: Polypropylene
- Filament Structure: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 1
- Length: 48 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Double-armed
- Needle Type: Taperpoint
- Needle Size: 36 mm
- Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Soft tissue approximation
- Continuous wound closure
- General, cardiovascular and orthopaedic surgery
- Procedures requiring long-term knotless tissue support