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Veterinary sutures are designed for companion animal surgery, equine procedures, soft tissue approximation, orthopaedic repair and general veterinary wound closure applications. Veterinary surgical procedures commonly require absorbable and non-absorbable sutures selected according to tissue type, species, healing profile and wound tension requirements.
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Companion Animal and Equine Surgery
Veterinary sutures are commonly used for canine, feline, equine and large animal surgical wound closure procedures.
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Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Options
Veterinary procedures may involve absorbable internal closure or non-absorbable long-term wound support depending on surgical requirements.
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Wide Veterinary Applications
Suitable for soft tissue approximation, orthopaedic repair, trauma surgery, abdominal closure and general veterinary procedures.
Veterinary Suture Healing Profiles
Different veterinary procedures require different wound support durations depending on species, tissue type and healing requirements.
Vicryl / Polyglactin 910
PDS II / Polydioxanone
Ethilon / Nylon
| Suture Material | Structure | Absorbability | Common Veterinary Use |
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| Vicryl / Polyglactin 910 | Braided | Absorbable | Soft tissue approximation and internal closure |
| PDS II / Polydioxanone | Monofilament | Absorbable | Extended support wound approximation |
| Ethilon / Nylon | Monofilament | Non-Absorbable | External skin closure and trauma repair |
| Polyester / Mersilene | Braided | Non-Absorbable | Orthopaedic and tendon repair procedures |
Soft Tissue Approximation
Veterinary sutures are commonly selected for layered closure and soft tissue approximation across animal surgical procedures.
Companion Animal and Equine Procedures
Suitable for canine, feline, equine and large animal surgical wound closure applications.
Orthopaedic and Trauma Repair
Veterinary sutures support trauma repair, orthopaedic approximation and musculoskeletal wound closure procedures.
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Browse professional veterinary surgical sutures by material, absorbability, needle configuration and animal procedure application.
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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 PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 120 cm – V-7 TAPERCUT® Needle (26 mm) – EH7779H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 30 in (75 cm) – Black – FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle 26 mm – 3/8 Circle – P7085H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 (Metric 3) – 45 cm – PS-1 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7756H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm – PS-1 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7550H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 45 cm – PS-2 PRIME MULTIPASS® Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7555H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 90 cm – White – Single-Armed Taperpoint Needle 22 mm – Straight (SKI) – E6194G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – White – Single-Armed Taperpoint Needle 36 mm – 1/2 Circle (SHT-1) – E6193G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – Green – Double-Armed Trocar Point Needles 254 mm – Straight – D9816 (Box of 12) -
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 PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – Double-Armed MH Taper Point Needles – 8843H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 75 cm – Green – Single-Armed Tapercut Needle 40 mm – 1/2 Circle – 869G (Box of 12) -
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 0 – 75 cm (30 in) – FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle – 8690H (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)
