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Veterinary non-absorbable sutures are designed for procedures requiring durable wound support, long-term tissue approximation and dependable tensile strength in companion animals, equine surgery and veterinary soft tissue repair. Non-absorbable veterinary sutures are commonly used for skin closure, orthopaedic procedures, tendon repair and external wound approximation where extended support is required.
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Veterinary Tissue Approximation
Veterinary non-absorbable sutures are widely used for external wound closure, musculoskeletal repair and long-term tissue support procedures.
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Long-Term Wound Support
Non-absorbable sutures provide durable tensile strength and extended tissue approximation during healing.
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Monofilament and Braided Options
Veterinary non-absorbable sutures are available in monofilament and braided materials depending on procedure type and tissue requirements.
Veterinary Non-Absorbable Suture Profiles
Non-absorbable veterinary sutures are designed to maintain long-term tissue support without absorption during healing.
Ethilon / Nylon
Prolene / Polypropylene
Polyester / Mersilene
| Suture Material | Structure | Absorbability | Common Veterinary Use |
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| Ethilon / Nylon | Monofilament | Non-Absorbable | External skin closure and wound repair |
| Prolene / Polypropylene | Monofilament | Non-Absorbable | Long-term tissue approximation and vascular repair |
| Polyester / Mersilene | Braided | Non-Absorbable | Orthopaedic and tendon repair procedures |
| Silk Sutures | Braided | Non-Absorbable | General external tissue approximation |
External Veterinary Wound Closure
Veterinary non-absorbable sutures are commonly selected for external skin closure and long-term tissue approximation.
Orthopaedic and Tendon Repair
Durable non-absorbable sutures are frequently used in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal veterinary procedures.
Long-Term Tissue Support
Non-absorbable veterinary sutures maintain dependable tensile strength throughout the healing process.
Shop Veterinary Non-Absorbable Sutures
Browse professional veterinary non-absorbable sutures by material, USP size, needle configuration and veterinary surgical application.
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Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm (30 in) – FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle – 8690H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 45 cm (18 in) – FS Reverse Cutting Needle – 8685H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm – FS Reverse Cutting Needle – 8666H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm (30 in) – KS Reverse Cutting Needle – 8623H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 35 cm (14 in) – Double-Armed TS Reverse Cutting Needles – 8571G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – Double-Armed SH Taper Point Needles – 8523H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm (30 in) – CT-2 Taper Point Needle – 8411H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – FS Reverse Cutting Needle 26 mm – 3/8 Circle – 664H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 30 in (75 cm) – Black – KS Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm – 3/8 Circle – 628H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND™ EXCEL Polyester Suture – Non-Absorbable Braided – USP 2 – 75cm (30”) – Green/White – MO-6 Taper Point Needle – Double Armed – 4TB7177T (Box of 24) -
Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 30 in (75 cm) – Black – FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1674BH (Box of 36) -
Ethicon MERSILENE Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm – Green – FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle 36 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1624H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Knitted Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 4.5 cm × 10.1 cm Keyhole Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMSK3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 6 cm × 11 cm Rectangle Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMS3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Synthetic Surgical Mesh USP 0 15 cm × 15 cm Square Wound Closure PMM1 (Box of 1) -
Ethicon PROLENE Knitted Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 12 cm × 10 cm Rectangle Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMP3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 15 cm × 7.5 cm Rectangle Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMR3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 15 cm × 15 cm Square Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMM3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 15 cm × 10 cm Rectangle Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMN3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Knitted Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 6.1 cm × 13.7 cm Keyhole Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMLK1 (Box of 1) -
Ethicon PROLENE Knitted Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Mesh 30 cm × 30 cm Square Hernia Mesh & Fixation PML3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Soft Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 35.6 cm × 30 cm Rectangle Macroporous Polypropylene SPMXXL (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Soft Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 2.54 cm × 10 cm Rectangle Macroporous Polypropylene SPMXS (Box of 6) -
Ethicon PROLENE Soft Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 5 cm × 10 cm Rectangle Macroporous Polypropylene SPMS (Box of 6)
