Heavy surgical suture range · Professional supply
1 sutures for high-strength tissue support
Compare USP 1 sutures across polyglactin 910, polydioxanone, nylon, polypropylene and poliglecaprone 25 materials, plus specialist knotless systems and ligatures. Filter by absorbability, construction, strand length, needle specification, arming, brand and catalogue reference.
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USP 1
Absorbable & non-absorbable
Monofilament & braided
Needled & non-needled
Compare 1 suture materials
USP 1 identifies the nominal suture size, not the complete product. This heavy suture range spans absorbable and non-absorbable families used where substantial wound support may be specified, with different constructions, absorption profiles, colours, strand lengths and needle configurations.
Product groupMaterial and formatVerify before ordering
VICRYL familiesPolyglactin 910 absorbable braided suturesVerify coated or rapid family, colour, strand, absorption designation, needle profile, arming and code.
PDS PlusPolydioxanone absorbable monofilamentMatch antibacterial product family, colour, strand, needle code, point profile and complete reference.
PROLENE & LUXYLENEPolypropylene non-absorbable monofilamentConfirm brand, colour, strand length, needle code, dimensions, point profile, arming and product code.
ETHILON, LUXAMID & NUROLONNylon non-absorbable monofilament or braided ligatureMatch construction, colour, strand, needle or non-needled format, dimensions, pack and catalogue reference.
MONOCRYL familiesPoliglecaprone 25 absorbable monofilamentConfirm standard or PLUS family, strand, colour, needle specification, pack size and catalogue code.
STRATAFIXProduct-specific knotless tissue-control systemsConfirm material, absorption profile, directional design, strand, needle, device format and catalogue reference.
Understand the 1 needle specification
The intended USP 1 range includes conventional cutting, reverse cutting, taper point, TAPERCUT, blunt and specialist configurations. Products can also differ by needle dimensions, curvature, single- or double-armed presentation, control-release format and non-needled ligatures.
Needle groupExamples in the rangeImportant selection details
Taper pointCT, CT-2, CTX, MH-1, HR and product-specific codesConfirm the exact code, needle dimensions, curvature, strand, material and arming.
Cutting profilesConventional cutting and reverse cutting configurationsDo not treat cutting descriptions as interchangeable; verify the complete manufacturer wording.
TAPERCUTCombined taper and cutting configurations, including veterinary optionsMatch the branded needle profile, dimensions, curvature, strand and catalogue code.
Blunt & ligature formatsBlunt point, control-release and non-needled productsCheck geometry, dimensions, number of needles, strand length and complete reference.
Explore related collections
Continue by principal material family when the authorised specification calls for a particular suture construction or absorption profile.
Absorbable braided
VICRYL sutures
Explore polyglactin 910 sutures across coated and rapidly absorbable product families.
View VICRYL sutures → Extended-support absorbablePDS II sutures
Compare polydioxanone sutures by family, size, strand, needle profile and product code.
View PDS II sutures → Polypropylene monofilamentEthicon PROLENE
Compare non-absorbable polypropylene sutures by size, strand, arming, needle and code.
View Ethicon PROLENE → Nylon monofilamentEthicon ETHILON
Browse nylon sutures by colour, USP size, strand, needle profile and catalogue code.
View Ethicon ETHILON →Find the correct 1 suture
Start with the original box, theatre list or authorised purchasing specification. Products sharing the USP 1 size can differ materially by construction, absorbability, colour, strand length, needle geometry, arming, pack quantity and manufacturer code.
Confirm material and product familyMatch polyglactin 910, polydioxanone, nylon, polypropylene, poliglecaprone 25 or the specified knotless system.
Match strand and needleCheck length, colour, needle code, point profile, dimensions, curvature, technology and arming.
Verify the complete product codeConfirm the full manufacturer reference and pack quantity before ordering.
USP size1 heavy surgical configurations
Materials representedPolyglactin 910, polydioxanone, nylon, polypropylene and poliglecaprone 25
Selection basisMaterial, product family, absorption profile, strand, needle, arming, pack quantity, code and current IFU
1 sutures FAQs
What product families are included in the 1 collection?
The intended USP 1 range includes VICRYL, VICRYL RAPIDE, PDS, ETHILON, PROLENE, MONOCRYL, LUXYLENE, LUXAMID, NUROLON and STRATAFIX products.
Does the collection include absorbable and non-absorbable sutures?
Yes. Polypropylene and nylon products are non-absorbable, while the polyglactin 910, poliglecaprone 25 and polydioxanone families are absorbable. STRATAFIX specifications vary by product, so confirm the current manufacturer labelling.
Are all 1 sutures interchangeable?
No. Products at the same USP size can differ by material, absorption profile, construction, colour, strand length, needle geometry, arming and pack quantity.
Which needle profiles are represented?
The intended range includes taper point, conventional cutting, reverse cutting, TAPERCUT, blunt and product-specific specialist configurations, as well as non-needled ligatures.
Does the range contain single- and double-armed sutures?
Yes. Both configurations are represented. Match the number of needles, each needle code, dimensions, curvature and strand length to the required specification.
How do I identify the correct 1 product?
Match the brand, material, product family, absorbability, construction, colour, strand, complete needle specification, arming, pack quantity and catalogue code.
Professional-use information: This page supports product identification and purchasing only and is not clinical guidance. Product availability, packaging and specifications can change. Qualified healthcare professionals should confirm suitability and consult the manufacturer’s current labelling and instructions for use.
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Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 10-0 23 cm Double-Armed STC-6 Reverse Spatula Needles (16 mm) W1713 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 90 cm – V-34 TAPERCUT® Needle (36 mm) – PDP9382H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture – USP 1 – 90 cm – V-37 TAPERCUT® Needle (40 mm) – PDP9370H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture – USP 1 – 70 cm – V-38 TAPERCUT® Needle (31 mm) – PDP9334H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 90 cm – CP Reverse Cutting Needle (40 mm) – PDP9324H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture – USP 1 – 70 cm – MH-1 Taper Point Needle (31 mm) – PDP9211H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 70 cm – CT-2 Taperpoint Needle (26 mm) – PDP335H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 244 cm – CTX Taperpoint Needle (48 mm) – D10178 (Box of 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 10/0 20 CM 2 × GSP 16.15 MM STRAIGHT NEEDLES, 150 µM (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 10/0 30 CM 2 × DSP 6.4 MM SIDE-CUTTING SPATULA NEEDLES, 3/8 CIRCLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 1 90 CM DS 40 REVERSE CUTTING NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 1 75 CM DS 36 REVERSE CUTTING NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 1 90 CM HR 40 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 1 75 CM HR 35 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 1 75 CM HR 25 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 1 90 cm Blue DS 90 (90 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 1 75 cm Blue DS 40 (40 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 1 75 cm Blue DS 36 (36 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 1 75 cm Blue DS 30 (30 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 1 150 cm Blue HR 40 (40 mm) Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 1 150 cm Blue HR 50 (50 mm) Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 1 75 cm Blue HR 40 (40 mm) Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 1 100 cm CTD ETHIGUARD Blunt Point Needle (40 mm) W8998G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 1 100 cm CTB Needle W8998 (Box of 12)
