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  • LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture — USP 8/0, 45 cm, Double-Armed, 3/8 Circle Micro Taper Needles 8.0 mm
    Box of 12
  • NY80MDR080-D LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture — USP 8/0, 45 cm, Double-Armed, 3/8 Circle Micro Taper Needles 8.0 mm £45.00 (£54.00 inc VAT) GTIN: NY80MDR080-D-1 LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament is a non-absorbable microsurgical suture with double-armed micro taper needles, providing precise tissue handling, minimal trauma and reliable long-term wound support.
  • LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Black) — USP 9/0, 15 cm, 3/8 Circle Spatulated Needle 5.5 mm
    Box of 12
  • NY90DSP055 LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Black) — USP 9/0, 15 cm, 3/8 Circle Spatulated Needle 5.5 mm £106.00 (£127.20 inc VAT) GTIN: NY90DSP055-1 LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament is a black non-absorbable microsurgical suture with a spatulated needle, providing precise lamellar tissue control, minimal trauma and reliable long-term wound support.
  • LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Black) — USP 9/0, 15 cm, 3/8 Circle Micro Taper Needle 5.1 mm
    Box of 12
  • NY90MDR051-100 LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Black) — USP 9/0, 15 cm, 3/8 Circle Micro Taper Needle 5.1 mm £106.00 (£127.20 inc VAT) GTIN: NY90MDR051-100-1 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.
  • LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Black) — USP 9/0, 15 cm, 3/8 Circle Micro Taper Needle 6.4 mm
    Box of 12
  • NY90MDR064-150 LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Black) — USP 9/0, 15 cm, 3/8 Circle Micro Taper Needle 6.4 mm £106.00 (£127.20 inc VAT) GTIN: NY90MDR064-150-1 LUXAMID Nylon Monofilament is a black non-absorbable microsurgical suture with a micro taper needle, offering precise tissue handling, minimal trauma and reliable long-term wound support.
  • LuxSutures LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 1 – Violet – Poliglecaprone 25 Monofilament Suture – 25 cm (1 pc)
  • PC0125 LuxSutures LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 1 – Violet – Poliglecaprone 25 Monofilament Suture – 25 cm (1 pc) £87.00 (£104.40 inc VAT) 1 / VioletGTIN: PC0125-1 LuxSutures LUXCRYL MONOFAST is an absorbable veterinary surgical suture made from Poliglecaprone 25, featuring a violet monofilament structure for smooth handling and rapid absorption.
  • LuxSutures LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 1 – Violet – Poliglecaprone 25 Monofilament Suture – 50 cm (1 pc)
  • PC0150 LuxSutures LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 1 – Violet – Poliglecaprone 25 Monofilament Suture – 50 cm (1 pc) £153.00 (£183.60 inc VAT) 1 / VioletGTIN: PC0150-1 LuxSutures LUXCRYL MONOFAST is an absorbable veterinary surgical suture manufactured from Poliglecaprone 25, featuring a violet monofilament structure for smooth handling and predictable fast absorption.
  • LuxSutures LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2 – Violet – Poliglecaprone 25 Monofilament Suture – 25 cm (1 pc)
  • PC0225 LuxSutures LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2 – Violet – Poliglecaprone 25 Monofilament Suture – 25 cm (1 pc) £97.00 (£116.40 inc VAT) 2 / VioletGTIN: PC0225-1 LuxSutures LUXCRYL MONOFAST is an absorbable veterinary surgical suture manufactured from Poliglecaprone 25, featuring a violet monofilament structure for smooth handling and predictable fast absorption.
  • LuxSutures LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2 – Violet – Poliglecaprone 25 Monofilament Suture – 50 cm (1 pc)
  • PC0250 LuxSutures LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2 – Violet – Poliglecaprone 25 Monofilament Suture – 50 cm (1 pc) £168.00 (£201.60 inc VAT) 2 / VioletGTIN: PC0250-1 LuxSutures LUXCRYL MONOFAST is an absorbable veterinary surgical suture manufactured from Poliglecaprone 25, featuring a violet monofilament structure for smooth handling and predictable fast absorption.
  • LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture (Undyed/Clear) — USP 2/0 (EP 3), 75 cm, 1/2 Circle Taper Needle 30 mm
    Box of 12
  • PC20HR30 LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture (Undyed/Clear) — USP 2/0 (EP 3), 75 cm, 1/2 Circle Taper Needle 30 mm £60.00 (£72.00 inc VAT) GTIN: PC20HR30-1 LUXCRYL MONOFAST is an undyed absorbable monofilament surgical suture with a taper needle, providing smooth tissue passage, minimal tissue reaction and predictable absorption for soft tissue closure.
  • LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture (Undyed/Clear) — USP 3/0 (EP 2), 75 cm, 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle 26 mm
    Box of 12
  • PC30DS26 LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture (Undyed/Clear) — USP 3/0 (EP 2), 75 cm, 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle 26 mm £45.00 (£54.00 inc VAT) GTIN: PC30DS26-1 LUXCRYL MONOFAST is an undyed absorbable monofilament surgical suture with a reverse cutting needle, providing controlled penetration, minimal tissue reaction and predictable absorption for soft tissue closure.
  • LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture — USP 4/0 (EP 1.5), 75 cm, 3/8 Circle Taper Needle 17 mm (PC40DR17)
    Box of 12
  • PC40DR17 LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture — USP 4/0 (EP 1.5), 75 cm, 3/8 Circle Taper Needle 17 mm (PC40DR17) £33.00 (£39.60 inc VAT) 4-0 / MultifilamentGTIN: PC40DR17-1 LUXCRYL MONOFAST is an absorbable monofilament surgical suture offering smooth tissue passage, reliable knot security and predictable absorption for soft tissue approximation in general surgical procedures.
  • LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture — USP 4/0 (EP 1.5), 75 cm, 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle 16 mm
    Box of 12
  • PC40DS16 LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture — USP 4/0 (EP 1.5), 75 cm, 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle 16 mm £36.00 (£43.20 inc VAT) 4-0 / MultifilamentGTIN: PC40DS16-1 LUXCRYL MONOFAST is an absorbable monofilament surgical suture with a reverse cutting needle, providing controlled penetration, secure wound closure and predictable absorption for soft tissue procedures.
  • LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Monofilament Suture — USP 4/0 (EP 1.5), 75 cm, 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm
    Box of 12
  • PC40DS19 LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Monofilament Suture — USP 4/0 (EP 1.5), 75 cm, 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm £36.00 (£43.20 inc VAT) 4-0 / MultifilamentGTIN: PC40DS19-1 LUXCRYL MONOFAST is an absorbable monofilament surgical suture with a reverse cutting needle, providing precise penetration, secure wound closure and predictable absorption for soft tissue procedures.
  • LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture — USP 4/0 (EP 1.5), 3/8 Circle Premium Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm
    Box of 12
  • PC40DS19-P LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture — USP 4/0 (EP 1.5), 3/8 Circle Premium Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm £43.00 (£51.60 inc VAT) 4-0 / MultifilamentGTIN: PC40DS19-P1 LUXCRYL MONOFAST is an absorbable monofilament surgical suture with a premium reverse cutting needle, delivering precise penetration, secure wound closure and predictable absorption for soft tissue procedures.
  • LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture (Undyed/Clear) — USP 5/0 (EP 1), 45 cm, 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle 16 mm
    Box of 12
  • PC50DS16 LUXCRYL MONOFAST Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture (Undyed/Clear) — USP 5/0 (EP 1), 45 cm, 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle 16 mm £60.00 (£72.00 inc VAT) GTIN: PC50DS16-1 LUXCRYL MONOFAST is an undyed absorbable monofilament surgical suture with a reverse cutting needle, providing precise penetration, minimal tissue reaction and predictable absorption for delicate soft tissue closure.
  • LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 0 – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc)
  • PD0015 LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 0 – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc) £57.70 (£69.24 inc VAT) 0 / VioletGTIN: PD0015-1 Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) monofilament veterinary suture providing prolonged wound support with minimal tissue reaction for soft tissue closure.
  • LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 0 – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc)
  • PD0025 LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 0 – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc) £84.59 (£101.51 inc VAT) 0 / VioletGTIN: PD0025-1 Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) monofilament veterinary suture providing prolonged wound support with minimal tissue reaction for soft tissue closure.
  • LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 15 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc)
  • PD0115 LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 15 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc) £60.08 (£72.10 inc VAT) 1 / VioletGTIN: PD0115-1 Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) monofilament veterinary suture supplied without needle, providing prolonged wound support and predictable absorption for veterinary soft tissue ligation and closure.
  • LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 25 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc)
  • PD0125 LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 25 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc) £85.66 (£102.79 inc VAT) 1 / VioletGTIN: PD0125-1 Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) monofilament veterinary suture supplied without needle, providing prolonged wound support and predictable absorption for veterinary soft tissue ligation and closure.
  • LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 50 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc)
  • PD0150 LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 50 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc) £147.47 (£176.96 inc VAT) 1 / VioletGTIN: PD0150-1 Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) monofilament veterinary suture supplied without needle, providing prolonged wound support and predictable absorption for veterinary soft tissue ligation and closure.
  • LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 15 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc)
  • PD0215 LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 15 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc) £65.93 (£79.12 inc VAT) 2 / VioletGTIN: PD0215-1 Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) monofilament veterinary suture supplied without needle, providing prolonged wound support and predictable absorption for veterinary soft tissue ligation and closure.
  • LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 25 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc)
  • PD0225 LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 25 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc) £86.75 (£104.10 inc VAT) 2 / VioletGTIN: PD0225-1 Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) monofilament veterinary suture supplied without needle, providing prolonged wound support and predictable absorption for veterinary soft tissue ligation and closure.
  • LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 50 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc)
  • PD0250 LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 50 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc) £152.25 (£182.70 inc VAT) 2 / VioletGTIN: PD0250-1 Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) monofilament veterinary suture supplied without needle, providing prolonged wound support and predictable absorption for veterinary soft tissue ligation and closure.
  • LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 3/4 – 15 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc)
  • PD0315 LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 3/4 – 15 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc) £65.20 (£78.24 inc VAT) 3 & 4 / VioletGTIN: PD0315-1 Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) monofilament veterinary suture supplied without needle, offering prolonged wound support and predictable absorption for veterinary soft tissue ligation and closure.
  • LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 3/4 – 25 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc)
  • PD0325 LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 3/4 – 25 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc) £95.42 (£114.50 inc VAT) 3 & 4 / VioletGTIN: PD0325-1 Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) monofilament veterinary suture supplied without needle, providing prolonged wound support and predictable absorption for veterinary soft tissue ligation and closure.
  • LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 3/4 – 50 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc)
  • PD0350 LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 3/4 – 50 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc) £169.61 (£203.53 inc VAT) 3 & 4 / VioletGTIN: PD0350-1 Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) monofilament veterinary suture supplied without needle, providing prolonged wound support and predictable absorption for veterinary soft tissue ligation and closure.
  • LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 15 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc)
  • PD2015 LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 15 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc) £55.76 (£66.91 inc VAT) 2/0 / VioletGTIN: PD2015-1 Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) monofilament veterinary suture supplied without needle, providing prolonged wound support and predictable absorption for veterinary soft tissue ligation and closure.
  • LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 25 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc)
  • PD2025 LuxSutures LUXCRYL PDO Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 25 cm – Violet – Polydioxanone Monofilament (1 pc) £81.34 (£97.61 inc VAT) 2/0 / VioletGTIN: PD2025-1 Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) monofilament veterinary suture supplied without needle, providing prolonged wound support and predictable absorption for veterinary soft tissue ligation and closure.
  • LUXSUTURES® LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE – USP 0 – 75 CM – DS 30 REVERSE CUTTING NEEDLE (BOX OF 12)
  • PP00DS30 LUXSUTURES® LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE – USP 0 – 75 CM – DS 30 REVERSE CUTTING NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) £17.03 (£20.44 inc VAT) 0 / Blue / 75 cmGTIN: PP00DS30-1 LuxSutures® Luxylene polypropylene is a non-absorbable monofilament suture providing permanent tensile strength, minimal tissue reaction and reliable handling for soft tissue approximation and ligation.
  • LUXSUTURES® LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE – USP 0 – 75 CM – DS 36 REVERSE CUTTING NEEDLE (BOX OF 12)
    Box of 12
  • PP00DS36 LUXSUTURES® LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE – USP 0 – 75 CM – DS 36 REVERSE CUTTING NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) £17.36 (£20.83 inc VAT) 0 / Blue / 75 cmGTIN: PP00DS36-1 LuxSutures® Luxylene polypropylene is a non-absorbable monofilament suture providing permanent tensile strength, minimal tissue reaction and reliable handling for soft tissue approximation and ligation.
  • LUXSUTURES® LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE – USP 0 – 75 CM – DS 40 REVERSE CUTTING NEEDLE (BOX OF 12)
  • PP00DS40 LUXSUTURES® LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE – USP 0 – 75 CM – DS 40 REVERSE CUTTING NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) £17.36 (£20.83 inc VAT) 0 / Blue / 75 cmGTIN: PP00DS40-1 LuxSutures® Luxylene polypropylene is a non-absorbable monofilament suture providing permanent tensile strength, minimal tissue reaction and reliable handling for soft tissue approximation and ligation.
  • LUXSUTURES® LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE – USP 0 – 75 CM – HR 25 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12)
  • PP00HR25 LUXSUTURES® LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE – USP 0 – 75 CM – HR 25 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) £16.03 (£19.24 inc VAT) 0 / Blue / 75 cmGTIN: PP00HR25-1 LuxSutures® Luxylene polypropylene is a non-absorbable monofilament suture providing permanent tensile strength, minimal tissue reaction and reliable handling for soft tissue approximation and ligation.
  • LUXSUTURES® LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE – USP 0 – 75 CM – HR 30 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12)
  • PP00HR30 LUXSUTURES® LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE – USP 0 – 75 CM – HR 30 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) £16.03 (£19.24 inc VAT) 0 / Blue / 75 cmGTIN: PP00HR30-1 LuxSutures® Luxylene polypropylene is a non-absorbable monofilament suture providing permanent tensile strength, minimal tissue reaction and reliable handling for soft tissue approximation and ligation.
  • LUXSUTURES® LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE – USP 0 – 75 CM – HR 35 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12)
  • PP00HR35 LUXSUTURES® LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE – USP 0 – 75 CM – HR 35 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) £16.03 (£19.24 inc VAT) 0 / Blue / 75 cmGTIN: PP00HR35-1 LuxSutures® Luxylene polypropylene is a non-absorbable monofilament suture providing permanent tensile strength, minimal tissue reaction and reliable handling for soft tissue approximation and ligation.
  • LUXSUTURES® LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE – USP 0 – 75 CM – HR 40 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12)
  • PP00HR40 LUXSUTURES® LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE – USP 0 – 75 CM – HR 40 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) £16.03 (£19.24 inc VAT) 0 / Blue / 75 cmGTIN: PP00HR40-1 LuxSutures® Luxylene polypropylene is a non-absorbable monofilament suture providing permanent tensile strength, minimal tissue reaction and reliable handling for soft tissue approximation and ligation.
  • LUXYLENE Polypropylene (PP) Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Blue) — USP 0 (EP 3.5), 75 cm, 1/2 Circle Taper-Cut Needle 36 mm
    Box of 12
  • PP00HRT36-75 LUXYLENE Polypropylene (PP) Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture (Blue) — USP 0 (EP 3.5), 75 cm, 1/2 Circle Taper-Cut Needle 36 mm £25.00 (£30.00 inc VAT) GTIN: PP00HRT36-75-1 LUXYLENE Polypropylene is a blue non-absorbable monofilament surgical suture with a taper-cut needle, providing controlled tissue penetration, minimal tissue reaction and reliable long-term wound support.