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Equine sutures are specialised veterinary surgical sutures designed for horse surgery, musculoskeletal repair, wound closure and large animal tissue approximation procedures requiring dependable tensile strength and durable wound support. Equine surgical procedures commonly involve absorbable and non-absorbable sutures selected according to tissue type, wound tension and healing requirements.
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Large Animal Tissue Approximation
Equine sutures are designed for wound closure and tissue approximation procedures involving larger and higher-tension tissue structures.
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High Tensile Strength
Equine procedures commonly require durable sutures capable of supporting increased tissue tension during healing.
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Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Options
Equine wound closure may involve absorbable internal support or non-absorbable long-term tissue approximation depending on the procedure.
Equine Suture Healing Profiles
Equine surgical procedures often require strong wound support and controlled healing depending on tissue type and wound tension.
Vicryl / Polyglactin 910
PDS II / Polydioxanone
Polyester / Prolene
| Suture Material | Structure | Absorbability | Common Equine Use |
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| Vicryl / Polyglactin 910 | Braided | Absorbable | Soft tissue approximation and internal closure |
| PDS II / Polydioxanone | Monofilament | Absorbable | Extended support tissue repair procedures |
| Polyester / Mersilene | Braided | Non-Absorbable | Orthopaedic and tendon repair procedures |
| Prolene / Polypropylene | Monofilament | Non-Absorbable | Long-term tissue approximation and external closure |
Large Animal Wound Closure
Equine sutures are commonly selected for large animal tissue approximation and high-tension wound repair procedures.
Musculoskeletal and Tendon Repair
Equine procedures often involve orthopaedic and tendon repair requiring durable wound support and tensile strength.
Veterinary Surgical Support
Absorbable and non-absorbable equine sutures support layered closure and tissue approximation during healing.
Shop Equine Sutures
Browse professional equine surgical sutures by material, absorbability, needle configuration and veterinary application.
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LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 3/0 75 cm Blue DS 26 (26 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 2/0 75 cm Blue DS 24 (24 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 3/0 45 cm Blue DS 24 (24 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 3/0 75 cm Blue DS 24 (24 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 4/0 45 cm Blue DS 24 (24 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 4/0 75 cm Blue DS 24 (24 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 2/0 75 cm Blue DS 19 (19 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 5/0 75 cm Black DS 19 (19 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 3/0 75 cm Blue DS 19 (19 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 3/0 75 cm Blue DS 16 (16 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 6/0 45 cm Black DS 16 (16 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 4/0 75 cm Blue DS 12 (12 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® with HEMOSEAL Technology Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 4-0 36 in (91 cm) Double-Armed SH Taper Point Needles (26 mm) HS6855H (Box of 36) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 6/0 75 cm Black DS 16 (16 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 5/0 75 cm Black DS 12 (12 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – KP-3 Conventional Cutting Needle (90 mm) – W987 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 100 cm – V-38 Tapercut Needle (31 mm) – W982G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – V-7 Tapercut Needle – W8977 (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 7/0 75 cm Black DS 10 (10 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 6/0 75 cm Black DS 12 (12 mm) 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) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – V-5 Tapercut Needle (17 mm) – W8937 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – CC-40 TAPERCUT® Needle – W8852 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – Double-Armed CC-30 TAPERCUT® Needles (31 mm) – W8850 (Box of 12)
