Medical Sutures
Body contouring and large closure sutures
Browse sterile PDS, PDS Plus, PROLENE, ETHILON and MERSILENE sutures for approved body-contouring, reconstructive and large-closure procurement. Compare material, USP size, strand length, needle configuration and product code.
Products are grouped for professional catalogue navigation. Final material, size, needle, technique and layer selection must be made by the responsible surgeon according to the procedure, current IFU and local clinical governance.
Layered closure procurement
Large procedures may involve more than one closure layer and more than one suture specification. Material, support period, diameter, needle and strand length should be confirmed for each approved requirement.
The current range includes absorbable and non-absorbable monofilament products plus braided polyester.
Listings include strand lengths up to 244 cm for approved extended-closure requirements.
The range includes CT, CTX, FSLX, SH, MH and other manufacturer-defined configurations.
Confirm whether the requested product uses one needle or a needle attached at each end.
Current material families
The live department contains two pages of products. The material families below represent the main groups currently shown and are not interchangeable.
Current listings include polydioxanone sutures in sizes 2-0, 0, 1 and 2, with strand lengths from 70 cm to 244 cm and different needle profiles.
Check the full specificationThe range includes polypropylene and nylon references in sizes 2-0 and 0, with cutting, non-cutting, single-needle and double-armed configurations.
Compare product referencesProduct 1624H is listed as green braided polyester, size 2-0, 75 cm with an FSLX needle. Confirm whether braided construction is approved.
Read purchasing guidanceBefore ordering
Products with the same material and diameter can differ in strand length, needle shape, needle count, colour and pack quantity. Use the complete manufacturer reference from the approved request.
Any proposed substitution should be formally reviewed by the responsible surgeon or clinical team before an order is placed or amended.
Professional procurement pathway
Record the required product code, material, size, strand length and needle for each approved closure layer.
Confirm pack quantity, sterile status, expiry requirement, lead time and delivery arrangements.
Record the manufacturer reference, batch and expiry according to hospital policy and applicable requirements.
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Large closure suture FAQ
This page supports professional procurement and catalogue navigation only. It does not replace surgeon selection, current manufacturer instructions or local clinical governance.
The current range prominently includes USP sizes 2-0, 0, 1 and 2 across different materials and needle configurations.
The live department includes PDS II, PDS Plus, PROLENE, ETHILON and MERSILENE products.
No. PDS products are absorbable, while the listed polypropylene, nylon and polyester products are non-absorbable.
A double-armed product has a needle attached at each end of the strand. Confirm whether this configuration is required.
Not without formal approval. Products can differ in material, size, strand length, needle geometry and pack quantity.
Sterile and medically sensitive products are normally non-returnable and non-cancellable once supplied, except where faulty or supplied incorrectly. Review the returns policy.
Hospital and procurement enquiries
Send the manufacturer code or required material, USP size, strand length, needle specification, quantity and delivery date. Our team can review the current range and supply conditions.
