Medical Sutures
Suture materials
Browse professional sutures by material, absorption profile and strand construction. Compare VICRYL, MONOCRYL, PDS II, PROLENE, ETHILON, ETHIBOND, PTFE and silk ranges for healthcare, dental and veterinary procurement.
Suture selection must be made by a suitably qualified professional. Sterile sutures are normally non-cancellable and non-returnable once supplied, except where faulty or supplied incorrectly.
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Material is one part of a suture specification. Use these guides to narrow the range, then confirm the exact product code, size, needle and pack details before ordering.
Explore polyglactin 910 suture options by size, needle configuration and product code.
View VICRYL guide Absorbable / MonofilamentBrowse poliglecaprone 25 monofilament sutures and compare the complete supplied specification.
View MONOCRYL guide Absorbable / MonofilamentReview polydioxanone suture options where the prescribed specification calls for this material.
View PDS II guide Non-absorbable / MonofilamentFind polypropylene monofilament sutures with different sizes, lengths and needle types.
View PROLENE guide Non-absorbable / MonofilamentExplore nylon monofilament products and match the required needle and strand specification.
View ETHILON guide Non-absorbable / BraidedBrowse braided polyester suture options for professional procurement and code matching.
View ETHIBOND guide Non-absorbable / MonofilamentReview PTFE sutures used within selected dental and surgical specifications.
View PTFE guide Non-absorbable / BraidedCompare braided silk sutures by USP size, strand length, needle and pack configuration.
View silk guide By absorption profileCompare single-strand suture materials without treating material types as interchangeable.
Browse monofilament sutures By strand constructionExplore multifilament braided options and check the exact clinical specification before purchase.
Browse braided suturesUnderstand the range
These descriptions support product navigation only. They are not a substitute for clinical judgement, local protocol or the manufacturer instructions for use.
Designed to lose tensile strength and be absorbed over a material-specific period. Profiles vary between products.
Designed for longer-term presence or later removal, according to the selected product and procedure.
A single-strand construction. Handling and performance characteristics depend on the specific material.
A multifilament construction. Material, coating and product design all influence handling characteristics.
Before ordering
Two products made from the same material may still differ significantly. Confirm the manufacturer code wherever possible and always check the product description, packaging and instructions for use.
Need help locating a code? Send our team the brand, material, USP size, needle details and expected quantity.
Specialist group websites
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Suture materials FAQ
For patient-specific or procedural advice, consult an appropriately qualified clinician and the applicable manufacturer information.
Selection is a clinical decision based on the procedure, tissue, required support, healing profile, product characteristics and local protocol. This page is a purchasing guide, not medical advice.
No assumption of interchangeability should be made. Material, construction, needle, strand length, coating and performance profile can differ. Confirm the prescribed product or approved equivalent.
Yes. Contact our team with the full code or package details, required quantity and any approved alternative requirements.
Sterile and medically sensitive products are normally non-returnable and non-cancellable once supplied, except where faulty or supplied incorrectly. Review our returns policy before ordering.
Trade and volume enquiries
Send the manufacturer references, quantities and required date. Our team can check availability and help you locate the correct listing for business procurement.
