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  • Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS 45cm FOR Suture - MCP3221G
  • MCP3221G Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS 45cm FOR Suture - MCP3221G £64.08 (£76.90 inc VAT) Monofilament Poliglecaprone 25 / 5-0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031121465 Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS poliglecaprone 25 monofilament absorbable suture, 45cm, FOR needle. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon ETHILON 45cm FOR Suture - 690G
  • 690G Ethicon ETHILON 45cm FOR Suture - 690G £41.70 (£50.04 inc VAT) Monofilament Nylon / 5-0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031074211 Ethicon ETHILON nylon monofilament non-absorbable suture, 45cm, FOR needle, undyed. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 90cm TYPE Suture - 8522H
  • 8522H Ethicon PROLENE 90cm TYPE Suture - 8522H £180.90 (£217.08 inc VAT) Monofilament Polypropylene / 3-0 / non cuttingGTIN: 30705031128051 Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, 90cm, TYPE needle, blue. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 75cm FOR Suture - 8622H
  • 8622H Ethicon PROLENE 75cm FOR Suture - 8622H £111.46 (£133.75 inc VAT) Monofilament Polypropylene / 3-0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031127573 Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, 75cm, FOR needle, blue. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 45cm FOR Suture - 8661G
  • 8661G Ethicon PROLENE 45cm FOR Suture - 8661G £37.21 (£44.65 inc VAT) Monofilament Polypropylene / 5-0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031018581 Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, 45cm, FOR needle. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 75cm FOR Suture - 8807H
  • 8807H Ethicon PROLENE 75cm FOR Suture - 8807H £338.60 (£406.32 inc VAT) Monofilament Polypropylene / 6-0 / non cuttingGTIN: 30705031098804 Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, 75cm, FOR needle, blue. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 4-0 36in Suture - 8935H
  • 8935H Ethicon PROLENE 4-0 36in Suture - 8935H £225.00 (£270.00 inc VAT) 4 / Blue / TapercutGTIN: 30705031022083 Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene suture for professional surgical use.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 90cm TYPE Suture - 8936H
  • 8936H Ethicon PROLENE 90cm TYPE Suture - 8936H £226.19 (£271.43 inc VAT) Monofilament Polypropylene / 3-0 / non cuttingGTIN: 30705031128778 Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, 90cm, TYPE needle, blue. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 90cm TYPE Suture - 8975H
  • 8975H Ethicon PROLENE 90cm TYPE Suture - 8975H £247.81 (£297.37 inc VAT) Monofilament Polypropylene / 4-0 / non cuttingGTIN: 30705031128518 Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, 90cm, TYPE needle, blue. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 90cm TYPE Suture - 8976H
  • 8976H Ethicon PROLENE 90cm TYPE Suture - 8976H £226.19 (£271.43 inc VAT) Monofilament Polypropylene / 3-0 / non cuttingGTIN: 30705031128501 Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, 90cm, TYPE needle, blue. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 75cm FOR Suture - F2825
  • F2825 Ethicon PROLENE 75cm FOR Suture - F2825 £113.68 (£136.42 inc VAT) Monofilament Polypropylene / 0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031081981 Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, 75cm, FOR needle, blue. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon ETHILON 50cm ATTACHMENT Suture - F6365G
  • F6365G Ethicon ETHILON 50cm ATTACHMENT Suture - F6365G £267.77 (£321.32 inc VAT) Monofilament Nylon / 1 / NAGTIN: 30705031080618 Ethicon ETHILON nylon monofilament non-absorbable suture, 50cm, ATTACHMENT needle, black. Box of 12.
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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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  • LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Blue – DS 24 (24 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
    Box of 12
  • NY00DS24 LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Blue – DS 24 (24 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £17.70 (£21.24 inc VAT) 0 / Blue / 75 cmGTIN: NY00DS24-1 LUXAMID nylon non absorbable monofilament surgical suture USP 0, 75 cm, blue, supplied with DS 24 24 mm cutting needle for precise skin closure procedures. NY00DS24.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Blue – DS 30 (30 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
    Box of 12
  • NY00DS30 LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Blue – DS 30 (30 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £17.86 (£21.43 inc VAT) 0 / Blue / 75 cmGTIN: NY00DS30-1 LUXAMID nylon non absorbable monofilament surgical suture USP 0, 75 cm, blue, supplied with DS 30 30 mm cutting needle for precise skin closure procedures. NY00DS30.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 3/0 – 75 cm – Blue – DS 36 (36 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
    Box of 12
  • NY00DS36 LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 3/0 – 75 cm – Blue – DS 36 (36 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £18.71 (£22.45 inc VAT) 0 / Blue / 75 cmGTIN: NY00DS36-1 LUXAMID nylon non absorbable monofilament surgical suture USP 3/0, 75 cm, blue, supplied with DS 36 36 mm cutting needle for precise skin closure procedures. NY30DS36.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Blue – DS 40 (40 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
    Box of 12
  • NY00DS40 LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Blue – DS 40 (40 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £18.71 (£22.45 inc VAT) 0 / Blue / 75 cmGTIN: NY00DS40-1 LUXAMID nylon non absorbable monofilament surgical suture USP 0, 75 cm, blue, supplied with DS 40 40 mm cutting needle for precise skin closure procedures. NY00DS40.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Black) — USP 0 (EP 3.5), 100 cm, 1/2 Circle Taper Needle 36 mm
    Box of 12
  • NY00HR36-100 LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Black) — USP 0 (EP 3.5), 100 cm, 1/2 Circle Taper Needle 36 mm £107.00 (£128.40 inc VAT) GTIN: NY00HR36-100-1 LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament is a black non-absorbable surgical suture with a taper needle, offering strong tissue approximation, smooth handling and reliable long-term wound support.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Black) — USP 0 (EP 3.5), 45 cm, 1/2 Circle Taper Needle 36 mm
    Box of 12
  • NY00HR36-45 LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Black) — USP 0 (EP 3.5), 45 cm, 1/2 Circle Taper Needle 36 mm £77.00 (£92.40 inc VAT) GTIN: NY00HR36-45-1 LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament is a black non-absorbable surgical suture with a taper needle, providing strong tissue approximation, smooth handling and reliable long-term wound support.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Blue – HR 40 (40 mm) Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
    Box of 12
  • NY00HR40 LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Blue – HR 40 (40 mm) Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £16.87 (£20.24 inc VAT) 0 / Blue / 75 cmGTIN: NY00HR40-1 LUXAMID nylon non absorbable monofilament surgical suture USP 0, 75 cm, blue, supplied with HR 40 40 mm reverse cutting needle for controlled skin closure procedures. NY00HR40.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 150 cm – Blue – HR 40 (40 mm) Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
    Box of 12
  • NY00HR40-L LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 150 cm – Blue – HR 40 (40 mm) Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £29.10 (£34.92 inc VAT) 0 / Blue / 150 cmGTIN: NY00HR40-L-1 LUXAMID nylon non absorbable monofilament surgical suture USP 0, 150 cm, blue, supplied with HR 40 40 mm reverse cutting needle for controlled skin closure procedures. NY00HR40-L.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Loop Suture (Black) — USP 0 (EP 3.5), 250 cm, 1/2 Circle Loop Taper Needle 65 mm
    Box of 12
  • NY00HR65-L LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Loop Suture (Black) — USP 0 (EP 3.5), 250 cm, 1/2 Circle Loop Taper Needle 65 mm £77.00 (£92.40 inc VAT) GTIN: NY00HR65-L-1 LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament is a black non-absorbable loop suture with a taper needle, providing strong tissue approximation, controlled handling and reliable long-term wound support in general surgery.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Loop Suture (Black) — USP 0 (EP 3.5), 150 cm, 1/2 Circle Loop Reverse Cutting Needle 40 mm
    Box of 12
  • NY00HS40-L LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Loop Suture (Black) — USP 0 (EP 3.5), 150 cm, 1/2 Circle Loop Reverse Cutting Needle 40 mm £35.00 (£42.00 inc VAT) GTIN: NY00HS40-L-1 LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament is a black non-absorbable loop suture with a reverse cutting needle, providing strong tissue penetration, secure wound closure and reliable long-term wound support.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm – Blue – DS 30 (30 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
    Box of 12
  • NY01DS30 LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm – Blue – DS 30 (30 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £17.86 (£21.43 inc VAT) 1 / Blue / 75 cmGTIN: NY01DS30-1 LUXAMID nylon non absorbable monofilament surgical suture USP 1, 75 cm, blue, supplied with DS 30 30 mm cutting needle for precise skin closure procedures. NY01DS30.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm – Blue – DS 36 (36 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
    Box of 12
  • NY01DS36 LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm – Blue – DS 36 (36 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £18.71 (£22.45 inc VAT) 1 / Blue / 75 cmGTIN: NY01DS36-1 LUXAMID nylon non absorbable monofilament surgical suture USP 1, 75 cm, blue, supplied with DS 36 36 mm cutting needle for precise skin closure procedures. NY01DS36.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm – Blue – DS 40 (40 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
    Box of 12
  • NY01DS40 LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm – Blue – DS 40 (40 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £18.71 (£22.45 inc VAT) 1 / Blue / 75 cmGTIN: NY01DS40-1 LUXAMID nylon non absorbable monofilament surgical suture USP 1, 75 cm, blue, supplied with DS 40 40 mm cutting needle for precise skin closure procedures. NY01DS40.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 90 cm – Blue – DS 90 (90 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
    Box of 12
  • NY01DS90 LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 90 cm – Blue – DS 90 (90 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £23.97 (£28.76 inc VAT) 1 / Blue / 90 cmGTIN: NY01DS90-1 LUXAMID nylon non absorbable monofilament surgical suture USP 1, 90 cm, blue, supplied with DS 90 90 mm cutting needle for precise skin closure procedures. NY01DS90.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Black) — USP 1 (EP 4), 100 cm, 1/2 Circle Taper Needle 30 mm
    Box of 12
  • NY01HR30-100 LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Black) — USP 1 (EP 4), 100 cm, 1/2 Circle Taper Needle 30 mm £60.00 (£72.00 inc VAT) GTIN: NY01HR30-100-1 LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament is a black non-absorbable surgical suture with a taper needle, offering smooth tissue passage, minimal tissue reaction and reliable long-term wound support.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm – Blue – HR 40 (40 mm) Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
    Box of 12
  • NY01HR40 LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm – Blue – HR 40 (40 mm) Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £17.82 (£21.38 inc VAT) 1 / Blue / 75 cmGTIN: NY01HR40-1 LUXAMID nylon non absorbable monofilament surgical suture USP 1, 75 cm, blue, supplied with HR 40 40 mm reverse cutting needle for controlled skin closure procedures. NY01HR40.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 150 cm – Blue – HR 40 (40 mm) Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
    Box of 12
  • NY01HR40-L LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 150 cm – Blue – HR 40 (40 mm) Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £29.10 (£34.92 inc VAT) 1 / Blue / 150 cmGTIN: NY01HR40-L-1 LUXAMID nylon non absorbable monofilament surgical suture USP 1, 150 cm, blue, supplied with HR 40 40 mm reverse cutting needle for controlled skin closure procedures. NY01HR40-L.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 150 cm – Blue – HR 50 (50 mm) Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
    Box of 12
  • NY01HR50-L LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 150 cm – Blue – HR 50 (50 mm) Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £29.10 (£34.92 inc VAT) 1 / Blue / 150 cmGTIN: NY01HR50-L-1 LUXAMID nylon non absorbable monofilament surgical suture USP 1, 150 cm, blue, supplied with HR 50 50 mm reverse cutting needle for controlled skin closure procedures. NY01HR50-L.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 90 cm – Blue – DS 40 (40 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
    Box of 12
  • NY02DS40 LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 90 cm – Blue – DS 40 (40 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £18.83 (£22.60 inc VAT) 2 / Blue / 90 cmGTIN: NY02DS40-1 LUXAMID nylon non absorbable monofilament surgical suture USP 2, 90 cm, blue, supplied with DS 40 40 mm cutting needle for precise skin closure procedures. NY02DS40.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 75 cm – Blue – HR 40 (40 mm) Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
    Box of 12
  • NY02HR40 LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 75 cm – Blue – HR 40 (40 mm) Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £18.11 (£21.73 inc VAT) 2 / Blue / 75 cmGTIN: NY02HR40-1 LUXAMID nylon non absorbable monofilament surgical suture USP 2, 75 cm, blue, supplied with HR 40 40 mm reverse cutting needle for controlled skin closure procedures. NY02HR40.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Black) — USP 10/0, 30 cm, Double-Armed, 3/8 Circle Spatulated Needles 6.0 mm
    Box of 12
  • NY10DSP060-D LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Black) — USP 10/0, 30 cm, Double-Armed, 3/8 Circle Spatulated Needles 6.0 mm £77.00 (£92.40 inc VAT) GTIN: NY10DSP060-D-1 LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament is a black non-absorbable microsurgical suture with double-armed spatulated needles, delivering precise lamellar tissue control, minimal trauma and reliable long-term wound support.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Black) — USP 10/0, 30 cm, Double-Armed, 1/2 Circle Spatulated Needles 5.0 mm
    Box of 12
  • NY10HSP050-D LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Black) — USP 10/0, 30 cm, Double-Armed, 1/2 Circle Spatulated Needles 5.0 mm £77.00 (£92.40 inc VAT) GTIN: NY10HSP050-D-1 LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament is a black non-absorbable microsurgical suture with double-armed spatulated needles, providing precise lamellar tissue control, minimal trauma and reliable long-term wound support.
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  • LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Black) — USP 10/0, 15 cm, 3/8 Circle Micro Taper Needle 3.8 mm
    Box of 12
  • NY10MDR038-100 LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Black) — USP 10/0, 15 cm, 3/8 Circle Micro Taper Needle 3.8 mm £77.00 (£92.40 inc VAT) GTIN: NY10MDR038-100-1 LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament is a black non-absorbable microsurgical suture with a micro taper needle, delivering exceptional precision, minimal tissue trauma and reliable long-term wound support.
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Suture Materials / Monofilament Sutures Guide
Single-Strand Suture Material Guide

Monofilament Sutures Guide

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

Common Materials

  • MONOCRYL®
  • PDS II®
  • PROLENE®
  • ETHILON®
  • PTFE

Common Uses

  • Skin closure
  • Cosmetic surgery
  • Dental implant surgery
  • Vascular surgery
  • General soft tissue closure

Key Benefits

  • Low tissue drag
  • Minimal bacterial harbourage
  • Low tissue reaction
  • Smooth tissue passage

What Are Monofilament Sutures?

Monofilament sutures are manufactured from a single strand of material. Unlike braided sutures, they have a smooth surface that allows easier passage through tissue and may reduce tissue drag during placement.

Monofilament materials are commonly selected where minimal tissue reaction, smooth handling and reduced bacterial adherence are important considerations. They are widely used throughout cosmetic, vascular, dental, general and veterinary surgery.

Common Monofilament Suture Materials

  • MONOCRYL® (Poliglecaprone 25)
  • PDS II® (Polydioxanone)
  • PROLENE® (Polypropylene)
  • ETHILON® (Nylon)
  • PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)

Advantages of Monofilament Sutures

  • Smooth tissue passage
  • Low tissue drag
  • Reduced bacterial adherence
  • Minimal tissue reaction
  • Available in absorbable and non-absorbable forms

Common Procedures

  • Facelift surgery
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Dental implant surgery
  • Vascular surgery
  • Skin closure
  • General surgery

Monofilament vs Braided Sutures

Monofilament sutures consist of a single strand, whereas braided sutures are constructed from multiple filaments woven together. Monofilament materials typically offer smoother tissue passage and lower tissue drag, while braided sutures may provide enhanced handling and knot security.

Popular Monofilament Suture Collections

MONOCRYL® Sutures PDS II® Sutures PROLENE® Sutures ETHILON® Sutures PTFE Sutures

Related Material Guides

MONOCRYL® Guide PDS II® Guide PROLENE® Guide ETHILON® Guide Braided 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.