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Urology sutures are specialised surgical sutures designed for urinary tract procedures, bladder repair, prostate surgery, urethral reconstruction and delicate soft tissue approximation requiring smooth tissue passage, dependable wound support and precise handling characteristics. Absorbable monofilament sutures are commonly selected across urological procedures.
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Urological Tissue Approximation
Urology sutures are commonly used for bladder repair, urethral closure, prostate surgery and urinary tract tissue approximation procedures.
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Monofilament Precision
Monofilament sutures such as Monocryl and PDS II are frequently selected for smooth tissue passage and reduced tissue drag.
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Absorbable Wound Support
Absorbable sutures are commonly selected where temporary wound support is preferred during urinary tract healing.
Urology Suture Healing Profiles
Different urological procedures require different absorbable wound support durations depending on tissue type and healing requirements.
Monocryl / Poliglecaprone 25
PDS II / Polydioxanone
Vicryl / Polyglactin 910
| Suture Material | Structure | Absorbability | Common Urology Use |
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| Monocryl / Poliglecaprone 25 | Monofilament | Absorbable | Soft tissue approximation and urinary tract closure |
| PDS II / Polydioxanone | Monofilament | Absorbable | Extended support urological procedures |
| Vicryl / Polyglactin 910 | Braided | Absorbable | General urological tissue approximation |
| Prolene / Polypropylene | Monofilament | Non-Absorbable | Selected long-term support procedures |
Bladder and Urinary Repair
Urology sutures are commonly selected for bladder repair and urinary tract tissue approximation procedures.
Smooth Tissue Passage
Monofilament sutures support reduced tissue drag and controlled handling during delicate urological procedures.
Controlled Absorbable Support
Absorbable sutures provide temporary wound support while gradually absorbing during tissue healing.
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Browse professional urology sutures by material, USP size, absorbability and urinary tract procedure application.
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Ethicon COATED VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – Undyed – Single-Armed Taper Point MH MP Needle – J226H (Box of 36) Size: 2-0 Colour: Undyed Style: Taper Point MH MP -
Ethicon COATED VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 60 in (150 cm) – Violet – Single-Armed Taper Cut CTX Needle – J1428T (Box of 24) Size: 1 Colour: Violet Style: Taper Cut (CTX) -
Ethicon VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Reverse Cutting Needle 60 mm, Straight – W9418 (Box of 12) Size: 2-0 Colour: Violet Style: Reverse cutting -
Ethicon COATED VICRYL® Plus Antibacterial (Polyglactin 910) Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 4 × 45 cm – Violet – MH Taper Point Needle – VCP786G (Box of 12) Size: 2-0 Colour: Violet Style: Taper Point -
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Antibacterial Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 (Metric 3) – 8 x 45 cm – Violet – Single-Armed – VCPM2544G (Box of 12) Size: 2-0 Colour: Violet Style: Single-armed -
Ethicon COATED VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – Undyed – Single-Armed Taper Point V-37 Needle 37 mm, 1/2 Circle – J9904G (Box of 12) Size: 2-0 Colour: Undyed Style: Taper Point V-37 -
Ethicon COATED VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taper Point V-3 Needle 26 mm, 1/2 Circle – J9359G (Box of 12) Size: 2-0 Colour: Violet Style: aper Point V-3 -
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE Braided Polyglactin 910 Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – Undyed – Non-Needled Ligature – V8653E (Box of 24) Size: 2-0 Colour: Undyed Style: Non-Needled (Ligature) -
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE Braided Polyglactin 910 Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3-0 – 45 cm – Undyed – Non-Needled Ligature – V8644E (Box of 24) Size: 3-0 Colour: Undyed Style: Non-Needled (Ligature) -
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE Polyglactin 910 Braided Rapidly Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 45 cm – Undyed – Single-Armed Taper Point P-3 PRIME Needle 13 mm, 3/8 Circle – V4940H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE Polyglactin 910 Braided Rapidly Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 45 cm – Undyed – Single-Armed Conventional Cutting X-1 Needle 24 mm, 3/8 Circle – V81H (Box of 36) Size: 2-0 Colour: Undyed Style: Conventional Cutting X-1 -
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE Polyglactin 910 Braided Rapidly Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 45 cm – Undyed – Single-Armed Taper Point P-3 PRIME Needle 13 mm, 3/8 Circle – V4930H (Box of 36) Size: 5-0 Colour: Undyed Style: Taper Point P-3 PRIME -
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE Polyglactin 910 Braided Rapidly Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – Undyed – Single-Armed – V4721H (Box of 36) Size: 2-0 Colour: Undyed Style: Single-armed -
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE Polyglactin 910 Braided Rapidly Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3-0 – 70 cm – Undyed – Single-Armed Taper Point V-7 Needle 20 mm, 1/2 Circle – OB1674H (Box of 36) Size: 3-0 Colour: Undyed Style: aper Point V-7 -
Ethicon COATED VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 8-0 – 30 cm – Violet – Double-Armed Taper Point TG140-8 Needles 8 mm, 3/8 Circle – J548G (Box of 12) Size: 8-0 Colour: Violet Style: Taper Point TG140-8 -
Ethicon COATED VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 45 cm – Undyed – Double-Armed Taper Point S-14 Needles 13 mm, 3/8 Circle – J671G (Box of 12) Size: 5-0 Colour: Undyed Style: Taper Point S-14 -
Ethicon COATED VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 90 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taper Point V-34 Needle 36 mm, 1/2 Circle – J518H (Box of 36) Size: 0 Colour: Violet Style: Taper Point V-34 -
Ethicon COATED VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 70 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taper Point CT-3 Needle 26 mm, 1/2 Circle – J329H (Box of 36) Size: 0 Colour: Violet Style: Taper Point CT-3 -
Ethicon COATED VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taper Cut CTX Needle – J363H (Box of 36) Size: 2-0 Colour: Violet Style: Taper Cut CTX -
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE Polyglactin 910 Braided Rapidly Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0.5 (Metric 0.5) – 45 cm – Violet – V38G (Box of 12) Size: 0.5 Colour: Violet (D&C Violet #2) -
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE Polyglactin 910 Braided Rapidly Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 6-0 (Metric 0.7) – 30 cm – Violet – EC1534G (Box of 12) Size: 6-0 Colour: Violet -
Ethicon COATED VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 250 cm (98 in) – Violet – Non-Needled Ligapak – J1206G (Box of 12) Size: 2-0 Colour: Violet Style: Non-needled (Ligapak) -
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Antibacterial Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 90 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Blunt Point Dolphin Needle 40 mm, 1/2 Circle – W9994 (Box of 24) Size: 0 Colour: Violet Style: non cutting -
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE Braided Polyglactin 910 Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – Undyed – Taper Point Plus Needle (48 mm, 1/2 Circle) – W9978 (Box of 12) Size: 2-0 Colour: Undyed Style: Taper Point Plus
