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  • Ethicon Ethibond Excel Braided Polyester Suture (Green White) USP 2 – 75cm – 1 2 Circle Taperpoint Needle 26mm (Box of 24)
  • 4TB7177T Ethicon Ethibond Excel Braided Polyester Suture (Green White) USP 2 – 75cm – 1 2 Circle Taperpoint Needle 26mm (Box of 24) £424.82 (£509.78 inc VAT) 2 / Green White / Needle Size – 26mmGTIN: 30705031089383 Braided non absorbable polyester suture offering excellent tensile strength and knot security supplied with a 26mm half circle taperpoint needle for reliable soft tissue approximation (Box of 24).
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  • Ethicon Perma Hand Silk Braided Suture (Black) USP 3 0 – 75cm – Straight Reverse Cutting Needle 60mm (Box of 36)
  • 622H Ethicon Perma Hand Silk Braided Suture (Black) USP 3 0 – 75cm – Straight Reverse Cutting Needle 60mm (Box of 36) £92.74 (£111.29 inc VAT) SILK / 3-0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031127603 Braided non absorbable silk suture providing excellent handling and knot security supplied with a 60mm straight reverse cutting needle for precise skin closure and soft tissue approximation (Box of 36).
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  • C5436G Ethicon Nurolon Braided Nylon Suture (Black) USP 3 0 – 75cm – 1 2 Circle Taperpoint Needle 26mm (Box of 12)
  • C5436G C5436G Ethicon Nurolon Braided Nylon Suture (Black) USP 3 0 – 75cm – 1 2 Circle Taperpoint Needle 26mm (Box of 12) £238.28 (£285.94 inc VAT) Braided Nylon / 3-0 / non cuttingGTIN: 30705031023752 Braided non absorbable nylon suture providing excellent handling and knot security supplied with a 26mm half circle taperpoint needle for reliable soft tissue approximation and ligation (Box of 12).
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  • E6193G Ethicon Ethibond Excel Braided Polyester Suture (White) USP 2 0 – 90cm – Straight SKI Taperpoint Needle 22mm (Box of 12)
  • E6193G E6193G Ethicon Ethibond Excel Braided Polyester Suture (White) USP 2 0 – 90cm – Straight SKI Taperpoint Needle 22mm (Box of 12) £62.35 (£74.82 inc VAT) Braided Polyester / 2-0 / non cuttingGTIN: 30705031072859 Braided non absorbable polyester suture delivering excellent tensile strength and knot security supplied with a 22mm straight SKI taperpoint needle for reliable soft tissue approximation (Box of 12).
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  • F2243H Ethicon Perma Hand Silk Braided Suture (Black) USP 1 – 75cm – 3 8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle 30mm (Box of 36)
  • F2243H F2243H Ethicon Perma Hand Silk Braided Suture (Black) USP 1 – 75cm – 3 8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle 30mm (Box of 36) £95.96 (£115.15 inc VAT) Braided Silk / 1 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031242603 Braided non absorbable silk suture providing excellent handling and secure knot performance supplied with a 30mm three eighths circle reverse cutting needle for reliable skin and soft tissue closure (Box of 36).
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  • J1205G Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Suture (Violet) USP 3 0 – 250cm – Needle Free (Box of 12)
  • J1205G J1205G Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Suture (Violet) USP 3 0 – 250cm – Needle Free (Box of 12) £68.34 (£82.01 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 3-0 / NAGTIN: 30705031128853 Braided absorbable polyglactin 910 suture providing predictable absorption and excellent handling supplied as a 250cm needle free strand for ligation and continuous soft tissue closure (Box of 12).
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  • J1207G Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Suture (Violet) USP 0 – 250cm – Needle Free (Box of 12)
  • J1207G J1207G Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Suture (Violet) USP 0 – 250cm – Needle Free (Box of 12) £84.09 (£100.91 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 0 / NAGTIN: 30705031128808 Braided absorbable polyglactin 910 suture providing predictable absorption and reliable handling supplied as a 250cm needle free strand for ligation and continuous soft tissue closure (Box of 12).
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  • J1208G Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Suture (Violet) USP 1 – 250cm – Needle Free (Box of 12)
  • J1208G J1208G Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Suture (Violet) USP 1 – 250cm – Needle Free (Box of 12) £99.38 (£119.26 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 1 / None Needle FreeGTIN: 30705031128815 Braided absorbable polyglactin 910 suture providing predictable absorption and secure handling supplied as a 250cm needle free strand for ligation and continuous soft tissue closure (Box of 12).
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  • J1215T Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Suture (Violet) USP 3 0 – 70cm – Needle Free (Box of 24)
  • J1215T J1215T Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Suture (Violet) USP 3 0 – 70cm – Needle Free (Box of 24) £121.53 (£145.84 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 3-0 / NAGTIN: 30705031105748 Braided absorbable polyglactin 910 suture providing predictable absorption and reliable handling supplied as a 70cm needle free strand for ligation and continuous soft tissue closure (Box of 24).
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  • J1217T Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Suture (Violet) USP 0 – 70cm – Needle Free (Box of 24)
  • J1217T J1217T Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Suture (Violet) USP 0 – 70cm – Needle Free (Box of 24) £162.09 (£194.51 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 0 / None Needle FreeGTIN: 30705031105762 Braided absorbable polyglactin 910 suture providing predictable absorption and reliable handling supplied as a 70cm needle free strand for ligation and continuous soft tissue closure (Box of 24).
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  • J309H Ethicon Undyed Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Medical Sutures USP 2 0 – 70cm – Taperpoint Needle 31mm – 5 8 Circle (Box of 36)
  • J309H J309H Ethicon Undyed Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Medical Sutures USP 2 0 – 70cm – Taperpoint Needle 31mm – 5 8 Circle (Box of 36) £141.36 (£169.63 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 2-0 / non cuttingGTIN: 30705031106745 Braided absorbable polyglactin 910 suture offering predictable absorption and secure knot performance supplied with a 31mm five eighths circle taperpoint needle for reliable soft tissue approximation (Box of 36).
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  • J347H Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Medical Sutures USP 1 – 90cm – 1 2 Circle Taperpoint Needle 36mm (Box of 36)
  • J347H J347H Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Medical Sutures USP 1 – 90cm – 1 2 Circle Taperpoint Needle 36mm (Box of 36) £154.80 (£185.76 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 1 / non cuttingGTIN: 30705031107155 Braided absorbable polyglactin 910 suture providing predictable absorption and secure knot performance supplied with a 36mm half circle taperpoint needle for reliable soft tissue approximation (Box of 36).
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  • VICRYL, violet, braided, 1xCTX, 1, 90cm, 36<br/>Size: VICRYL PLUS<br/>Colour: 1<br/>Style: non cutting<br/>Size: VICRYL PLUS<br/>Colour: 1<br/>Style: non cutting
  • J371H VICRYL, violet, braided, 1xCTX, 1, 90cm, 36
    Size: VICRYL PLUS
    Colour: 1
    Style: non cutting
    Size: VICRYL PLUS
    Colour: 1
    Style: non cutting     £137.00 (£164.40 inc VAT) VICRYL PLUS / 1 / non cuttingGTIN: J371H-1 VICRYL, violet, braided, 1xCTX, 1, 90cm, 36
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  • J544G Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Medical Sutures USP 6 0 – 45cm – 1 4 Circle Reverse Spatula Needles 6.5mm Double Armed (Box of 12)
  • J544G J544G Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Medical Sutures USP 6 0 – 45cm – 1 4 Circle Reverse Spatula Needles 6.5mm Double Armed (Box of 12) £261.90 (£314.28 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 6-0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031086061 Braided absorbable polyglactin 910 suture offering predictable absorption and secure knot performance supplied double armed with 6.5mm one quarter circle reverse spatula needles for delicate tissue approximation (Box of 12).
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  • J566G Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Medical Sutures USP 7 0 – 30cm – 3 8 Circle Reverse Spatula Needles 6.5mm Double Armed (Box of 12)
  • J566G J566G Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Medical Sutures USP 7 0 – 30cm – 3 8 Circle Reverse Spatula Needles 6.5mm Double Armed (Box of 12) £267.31 (£320.77 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 7-0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031082902 Braided absorbable polyglactin 910 suture offering predictable absorption and secure knot performance supplied double armed with 6.5mm three eighths circle reverse spatula needles for delicate tissue approximation (Box of 12).
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  • J570G Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Medical Sutures USP 6 0 – 45cm – 1 4 Circle Reverse Spatula Needles 8.1mm Double Armed (Box of 12)
  • J570G J570G Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Medical Sutures USP 6 0 – 45cm – 1 4 Circle Reverse Spatula Needles 8.1mm Double Armed (Box of 12) £240.61 (£288.73 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 6-0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031082889 Braided absorbable polyglactin 910 suture providing predictable absorption and secure knot performance supplied double armed with 8.1mm one quarter circle reverse spatula needles for delicate tissue approximation (Box of 12).
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  • J571G Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Medical Sutures USP 5 0 – 45cm – 1 4 Circle Reverse Spatula Needles 8.1mm Double Armed (Box of 12)
  • J571G J571G Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Medical Sutures USP 5 0 – 45cm – 1 4 Circle Reverse Spatula Needles 8.1mm Double Armed (Box of 12) £154.53 (£185.44 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 5-0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031082896 Braided absorbable polyglactin 910 suture offering predictable absorption and secure knot performance supplied double armed with 8.1mm one quarter circle reverse spatula needles for delicate tissue approximation (Box of 12).
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  • J579G Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Medical Sutures USP 5 0 – 20cm – 1 4 Circle Reverse Spatula Needles 8.1mm Double Armed (Box of 12)
  • J579G J579G Ethicon Coated Vicryl Polyglactin 910 Braided Medical Sutures USP 5 0 – 20cm – 1 4 Circle Reverse Spatula Needles 8.1mm Double Armed (Box of 12) £232.19 (£278.63 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 5-0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031108671 Braided absorbable polyglactin 910 suture offering predictable absorption and secure knot performance supplied double armed with 8.1mm one quarter circle reverse spatula needles for delicate tissue approximation (Box of 12).
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  • J601H Ethicon Coated Vicryl Plus Antibacterial Polyglactin 910 Braided Medical Sutures USP 3 0 – 70cm – 5 8 Circle Taperpoint Needle 26mm (Box of 36)
  • J601H J601H Ethicon Coated Vicryl Plus Antibacterial Polyglactin 910 Braided Medical Sutures USP 3 0 – 70cm – 5 8 Circle Taperpoint Needle 26mm (Box of 36) £167.07 (£200.48 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 2-0 / non cuttingGTIN: 30705031077465 Braided absorbable polyglactin 910 antibacterial suture providing predictable absorption and infection resistance supplied with a 26mm five eighths circle taperpoint needle for secure soft tissue approximation (Box of 36).
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  • Ethicon COATED VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3-0 – 45 cm – Undyed – Single-Armed Conventional Cutting PC-5 PRIME MP Needle 19 mm, 3/8 Circle – (Box of 12)
  • J824G Ethicon COATED VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3-0 – 45 cm – Undyed – Single-Armed Conventional Cutting PC-5 PRIME MP Needle 19 mm, 3/8 Circle – (Box of 12) £61.87 (£74.24 inc VAT) VICRYL PLUS / 3-0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031043132 Ethicon Coated VICRYL USP 3-0 absorbable braided polyglactin 910 suture, 45cm undyed single-armed PC-5 PRIME MP cutting needle for precise skin and soft tissue closure.
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  • VICRYL, undyed, braided, 1xPC-3 PRIME MP, 4-0, 45cm, 36<br/>Size: VICRYL PLUS<br/>Colour: 4-0<br/>Style: cutting<br/>Size: VICRYL PLUS<br/>Colour: 4-0<br/>Style: cutting
  • J845H VICRYL, undyed, braided, 1xPC-3 PRIME MP, 4-0, 45cm, 36
    Size: VICRYL PLUS
    Colour: 4-0
    Style: cutting
    Size: VICRYL PLUS
    Colour: 4-0
    Style: cutting     £157.00 (£188.40 inc VAT) VICRYL PLUS / 4-0 / cuttingGTIN: J845H-1 VICRYL, undyed, braided, 1xPC-3 PRIME MP, 4-0, 45cm, 36
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  • What Is the Difference Between Monofilament and Braided Sutures?
  • MS-GUIDE-MONOFILAMENT-VS-BRAIDED-009 What Is the Difference Between Monofilament and Braided Sutures? Please enquire GTIN: MS-GUIDE4 A clear comparison of monofilament and braided sutures explaining structural differences, infection risk, knot security, tissue reaction and common clinical applications across surgical and dental procedures.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Green – DS 30 mm 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE00DS30 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Green – DS 30 mm 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £17.02 (£20.42 inc VAT) 0 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE00DS30-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with reverse cutting needle for controlled tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Green – HR 30 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE00HR30 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Green – HR 30 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12) £15.62 (£18.74 inc VAT) 0 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE00HR30-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with taper point needle for atraumatic tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Green – HR 36 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE00HR36 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Green – HR 36 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12) £15.62 (£18.74 inc VAT) 0 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE00HR36-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with taper point needle for atraumatic tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm – Green – HR 36 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE01HR36 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm – Green – HR 36 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12) £15.64 (£18.77 inc VAT) 1 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE01HR36-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with taper point needle for atraumatic tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm – Green – HR 40 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE01HR40 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm – Green – HR 40 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12) £15.64 (£18.77 inc VAT) 1 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE01HR40-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with taper point needle for atraumatic tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 75 cm – Green – HR 40 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE02HR40 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 75 cm – Green – HR 40 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12) £15.64 (£18.77 inc VAT) 2 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE02HR40-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with taper point needle for atraumatic tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 75 cm – Green – DS 24 mm 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE20DS24 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 75 cm – Green – DS 24 mm 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £16.90 (£20.28 inc VAT) 2/0 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE20DS24-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with reverse cutting needle for controlled tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 75 cm – Green – Double Armed 2 × HR 25 mm Taper Point Needles (Box of 12)
  • PE20HR25-D LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 75 cm – Green – Double Armed 2 × HR 25 mm Taper Point Needles (Box of 12) £39.10 (£46.92 inc VAT) 2/0 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE20HR25-D-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied double armed with taper point needles for controlled tissue approximation, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 75 cm – Green – HR 26 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE20HR26 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 75 cm – Green – HR 26 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12) £16.32 (£19.58 inc VAT) 2/0 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE20HR26-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with taper point needle for atraumatic tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 75 cm – Green – HR 30 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE20HR30 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 75 cm – Green – HR 30 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12) £16.32 (£19.58 inc VAT) 2/0 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE20HR30-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with taper point needle for atraumatic tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 90 cm – Green – Double Armed 2 × HRT 17 mm Tapercut Needles (Box of 12)
  • PE20HRT17-D LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 90 cm – Green – Double Armed 2 × HRT 17 mm Tapercut Needles (Box of 12) £50.68 (£60.82 inc VAT) 2/0 / Green / 90 cmGTIN: PE20HRT17-D-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied double armed with tapercut needles for controlled tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 90 cm – Green – Double Armed 2 × HRT 17 mm Tapercut Needles (Box of 12)
  • PE20HRT17-DP LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 90 cm – Green – Double Armed 2 × HRT 17 mm Tapercut Needles (Box of 12) £275.40 (£330.48 inc VAT) 2/0 / White/Green / 90 cmGTIN: PE20HRT17-DP-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied double armed with tapercut needles for controlled tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 90 cm – White/Green – 2× HRT 25 mm Half Circle Tapered Needle with Pledget (Box of 12)
  • PE20HRT25-DP LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 90 cm – White/Green – 2× HRT 25 mm Half Circle Tapered Needle with Pledget (Box of 12) £27.54 (£33.05 inc VAT) 2/0 / White/Green / 90 cmGTIN: PE20HRT25-DP-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture with pledget, supplied with double HRT needles for secure soft tissue closure, ligation and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3/0 – 75 cm – Green – DS 19 mm 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE30DS19 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3/0 – 75 cm – Green – DS 19 mm 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £16.85 (£20.22 inc VAT) 3/0 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE30DS19-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with reverse cutting needle for precise soft tissue closure, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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Suture Materials / Braided Sutures Guide
Multifilament Suture Material Guide

Braided Sutures Guide

Learn about braided sutures, including their structure, handling characteristics, common applications and advantages across healthcare, dental and veterinary procedures.

Common Materials

  • VICRYL®
  • VICRYL RAPIDE®
  • ETHIBOND®
  • Silk

Common Uses

  • Soft tissue approximation
  • General surgery
  • Orthopaedic surgery
  • Dental surgery
  • Veterinary surgery

Key Benefits

  • Excellent handling
  • Strong knot security
  • Flexible construction
  • Good tissue approximation

What Are Braided Sutures?

Braided sutures are manufactured from multiple strands woven together to form a multifilament structure. This design provides excellent handling characteristics, flexibility and knot security, making braided materials popular across many surgical disciplines.

Braided sutures are commonly selected where secure knot tying and easy handling are important considerations. They are widely used in general surgery, orthopaedics, dental procedures and veterinary surgery.

Common Braided Suture Materials

  • VICRYL® (Polyglactin 910)
  • VICRYL RAPIDE®
  • ETHIBOND® (Polyester)
  • Silk

Advantages of Braided Sutures

  • Excellent handling characteristics
  • Strong knot security
  • Good flexibility
  • Reliable tissue approximation
  • Available in absorbable and non-absorbable forms

Common Procedures

  • Orthopaedic surgery
  • Veterinary surgery
  • Dental surgery
  • Breast surgery
  • General surgery
  • Soft tissue closure

Braided vs Monofilament Sutures

Braided sutures are constructed from multiple strands woven together, whereas monofilament sutures consist of a single strand. Braided materials often provide superior handling and knot security, while monofilament sutures typically offer smoother tissue passage and lower tissue drag.

Popular Braided Suture Collections

VICRYL® Sutures VICRYL RAPIDE® Sutures ETHIBOND® Sutures Silk Sutures

Related Material Guides

VICRYL® Guide ETHIBOND® Guide Silk Guide Monofilament Sutures Guide
Professional use only: This guide is intended for qualified healthcare, dental and veterinary professionals. Final suture selection should always be made by the treating clinician.