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Veterinary absorbable sutures are designed for internal tissue approximation, soft tissue closure and surgical wound repair in companion animals, equine procedures and veterinary surgery. Absorbable sutures provide temporary wound support during healing before gradually breaking down within tissue, reducing the need for long-term suture retention.
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Veterinary Soft Tissue Closure
Veterinary absorbable sutures are commonly used for internal tissue approximation and layered closure procedures in animals.
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Gradual Absorption
Absorbable veterinary sutures provide temporary wound support before gradually absorbing during tissue healing.
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Multiple Material Options
Veterinary absorbable sutures are available in braided and monofilament materials depending on procedure type and healing requirements.
Veterinary Absorbable Suture Profiles
Different veterinary procedures require different absorbable wound support durations depending on tissue type and species.
Vicryl / Polyglactin 910
Monocryl / Poliglecaprone 25
PDS II / Polydioxanone
| Suture Material | Structure | Absorbability | Common Veterinary Use |
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| Vicryl / Polyglactin 910 | Braided | Absorbable | General soft tissue and internal closure |
| Monocryl / Poliglecaprone 25 | Monofilament | Absorbable | Subcuticular and delicate tissue approximation |
| PDS II / Polydioxanone | Monofilament | Absorbable | Extended support tissue repair |
| Vicryl Rapide | Braided | Fast Absorbing | Selected superficial veterinary closure procedures |
Internal Tissue Approximation
Veterinary absorbable sutures are widely used for layered wound closure and internal soft tissue approximation procedures.
Temporary Wound Support
Absorbable sutures provide controlled wound support during healing before gradually breaking down within tissue.
Veterinary Surgical Versatility
Suitable for companion animal surgery, equine procedures and general veterinary soft tissue repair applications.
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Browse professional veterinary absorbable sutures by material, USP size, absorbability and veterinary surgical application.
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Ethicon PDS™ II Polydioxanone Suture – Absorbable Monofilament – USP 2-0 – 70cm (27”) – Violet – STP-10 Taper Point Needle – Double Armed – Z997C (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture – USP 0 – 90 cm – V-34 TAPERCUT® Needle (36 mm) – PDP9381H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – MHD-1 Blunt Point Dolphin Needle (31 mm) – PDP9959H (Box of 36) -
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 Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – V-34 Needle – PDP9380H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – 90 cm – V-37 Needle – PDP9366H (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 Surgical Suture – 90 cm – V-34 Needle – PDP9355H (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 – 70 cm – V-38 Needle – PDP9333H (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 Surgical Suture – 70 cm – CT Needle – PDP9233H (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 0 – 90 cm – CT Taperpoint Needle – PDP358H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 36 in (90 cm) – CT Taperpoint Needle (40 mm) – PDP357H (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 Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 150 cm – CT-2 Taperpoint Flat Needle – D10180 (Box of 24) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 150 cm – CT-1 Taperpoint Needle (36 mm) – D10179 (Box of 24) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 244 cm – CTX Taperpoint Needle (48 mm) – D10178 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHILON Black Microsurgical Suture 10-0 BV130-4 Taper Point -
Ethicon PDS II (Polydioxanone) Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 4-0 75 cm P-3 PRIME Reverse Cutting Needle F2847H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS™ II Polydioxanone Suture – Absorbable Monofilament – USP 2-0 – 70cm (27”) – Violet – STP-10 Taper Point Needle – Double Armed – Z997C (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – MHD-1 Blunt Point Dolphin Needle (31 mm) – PDP9959H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 90 cm – V-34 TAPERCUT® Needle (36 mm) – PDP9382H (Box of 36)
