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  • Ethicon ETHILON 3-0 45cm Suture - 1162H
  • 1162H Ethicon ETHILON 3-0 45cm Suture - 1162H £79.43 (£95.32 inc VAT) Ethicon ETHILON nylon monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 3-0, 45cm. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon ETHILON 6-0 45cm PS-3 Suture - 1665G
  • 1665G Ethicon ETHILON 6-0 45cm PS-3 Suture - 1665G £42.21 (£50.65 inc VAT) Ethicon ETHILON nylon monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 6-0, 45cm, PS-3 needle, black. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon ETHILON 5-0 45cm PS-2 Suture - 1666H
  • 1666H Ethicon ETHILON 5-0 45cm PS-2 Suture - 1666H £121.05 (£145.26 inc VAT) Ethicon ETHILON nylon monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 5-0, 45cm, PS-2 needle, black. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon ETHILON 4-0 45cm PS-2S Suture - 1667SLH
  • 1667SLH Ethicon ETHILON 4-0 45cm PS-2S Suture - 1667SLH £117.68 (£141.22 inc VAT) Ethicon ETHILON nylon monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 4-0, 45cm, PS-2S needle, black. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon ETHILON 5-0 45cm PS-3 Suture - 1668H
  • 1668H Ethicon ETHILON 5-0 45cm PS-3 Suture - 1668H £121.63 (£145.96 inc VAT) Ethicon ETHILON nylon monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 5-0, 45cm, PS-3 needle, black. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon ETHILON 7-0 45cm P-1 Suture - 1696G
  • 1696G Ethicon ETHILON 7-0 45cm P-1 Suture - 1696G £57.72 (£69.26 inc VAT) Ethicon ETHILON nylon monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 7-0, 45cm, P-1 needle, black. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon ETHILON 6-0 45cm P-3 Suture - 1698H
  • 1698H Ethicon ETHILON 6-0 45cm P-3 Suture - 1698H £129.64 (£155.57 inc VAT) Ethicon ETHILON nylon monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 6-0, 45cm, P-3 needle, black. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 9-0 15cm Suture - 1754G
  • 1754G Ethicon PROLENE 9-0 15cm Suture - 1754G £241.57 (£289.88 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 9-0, 15cm, blue. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 9-0 15cm Suture - 1757G
  • 1757G Ethicon PROLENE 9-0 15cm Suture - 1757G £247.04 (£296.45 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 9-0, 15cm, blue. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon MERSILENE 5-0 45cm S-22 Suture - 1765G
  • 1765G Ethicon MERSILENE 5-0 45cm S-22 Suture - 1765G £184.21 (£221.05 inc VAT) Ethicon MERSILENE polyester braided non-absorbable suture, USP 5-0, 45cm, S-22 needle, white. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 10-0 30cm Suture - 1771G
  • 1771G Ethicon PROLENE 10-0 30cm Suture - 1771G £247.04 (£296.45 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 10-0, 30cm, blue. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 10-0 13cm Suture - 2790G
  • 2790G Ethicon PROLENE 10-0 13cm Suture - 2790G £349.90 (£419.88 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 10-0, 13cm, blue. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 9-0 13cm Suture - 2793G
  • 2793G Ethicon PROLENE 9-0 13cm Suture - 2793G £284.94 (£341.93 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 9-0, 13cm, blue. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 10-0 13cm Suture - 2794G
  • 2794G Ethicon PROLENE 10-0 13cm Suture - 2794G £271.22 (£325.46 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 10-0, 13cm, blue. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon ETHILON 13cm Suture - 2881G
  • 2881G Ethicon ETHILON 13cm Suture - 2881G £343.42 (£412.10 inc VAT) Ethicon ETHILON nylon monofilament non-absorbable suture, 13cm, black. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon ETHILON 6-0 45cm P-1 Suture - 689G
  • 689G Ethicon ETHILON 6-0 45cm P-1 Suture - 689G £43.79 (£52.55 inc VAT) Ethicon ETHILON nylon monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 6-0, 45cm, P-1 needle, undyed. 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) Ethicon ETHILON nylon monofilament non-absorbable suture, 45cm, FOR needle, undyed. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon ETHILON 4-0 45cm P-3 Suture - 691G
  • 691G Ethicon ETHILON 4-0 45cm P-3 Suture - 691G £40.56 (£48.67 inc VAT) Ethicon ETHILON nylon monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 4-0, 45cm, P-3 needle, undyed. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon ETHILON 6-0 45cm P-1 Suture - 697G
  • 697G Ethicon ETHILON 6-0 45cm P-1 Suture - 697G £43.96 (£52.75 inc VAT) Ethicon ETHILON nylon monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 6-0, 45cm, P-1 needle, black. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon ETHILON 6-0 45cm P-1 Suture - 697H
  • 697H Ethicon ETHILON 6-0 45cm P-1 Suture - 697H £131.40 (£157.68 inc VAT) Ethicon ETHILON nylon monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 6-0, 45cm, P-1 needle, black. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon ETHILON 5-0 45cm P-3 Suture - 698H
  • 698H Ethicon ETHILON 5-0 45cm P-3 Suture - 698H £125.02 (£150.02 inc VAT) Ethicon ETHILON nylon monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 5-0, 45cm, P-3 needle, black. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon ETHILON 4-0 45cm P-3 Suture - 699H
  • 699H Ethicon ETHILON 4-0 45cm P-3 Suture - 699H £121.54 (£145.85 inc VAT) Ethicon ETHILON nylon monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 4-0, 45cm, P-3 needle, black. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon ETHILON 10-0 15cm Suture - 7060G
  • 7060G Ethicon ETHILON 10-0 15cm Suture - 7060G £207.38 (£248.86 inc VAT) Ethicon ETHILON nylon monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 10-0, 15cm. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 6-0 60cm BV-1 Suture - 8305H
  • 8305H Ethicon PROLENE 6-0 60cm BV-1 Suture - 8305H £560.86 (£673.03 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 6-0, 60cm, BV-1 needle, blue. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 6-0 75cm C-1 Suture - 8307H
  • 8307H Ethicon PROLENE 6-0 75cm C-1 Suture - 8307H £288.10 (£345.72 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 6-0, 75cm, C-1 needle, blue. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 5-0 60cm C-1 Suture - 8325H
  • 8325H Ethicon PROLENE 5-0 60cm C-1 Suture - 8325H £277.89 (£333.47 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 5-0, 60cm, C-1 needle, blue. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 5-0 90cm RB-1 Suture - 8356H
  • 8356H Ethicon PROLENE 5-0 90cm RB-1 Suture - 8356H £248.69 (£298.43 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 5-0, 90cm, RB-1 needle, blue. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 4-0 90cm RB-1 Suture - 8357H
  • 8357H Ethicon PROLENE 4-0 90cm RB-1 Suture - 8357H £227.49 (£272.99 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 4-0, 90cm, RB-1 needle, blue. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 4-0 90cm SH Suture - 8521H
  • 8521H Ethicon PROLENE 4-0 90cm SH Suture - 8521H £185.31 (£222.37 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 4-0, 90cm, SH needle, blue. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 90cm TYPE Suture - 8522H
  • 8522H Ethicon PROLENE 90cm TYPE Suture - 8522H £180.90 (£217.08 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, 90cm, TYPE needle, blue. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 3-0 75cm SH Suture - 8528H
  • 8528H Ethicon PROLENE 3-0 75cm SH Suture - 8528H £177.48 (£212.98 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 3-0, 75cm, SH needle, blue. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 4-0 75cm SH Suture - 8529H
  • 8529H Ethicon PROLENE 4-0 75cm SH Suture - 8529H £181.80 (£218.16 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 4-0, 75cm, SH needle, blue. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 4-0 45cm P-3 Suture - 8604G
  • 8604G Ethicon PROLENE 4-0 45cm P-3 Suture - 8604G £54.24 (£65.09 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 4-0, 45cm, P-3 needle, undyed. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 5-0 45cm P-3 Suture - 8605G
  • 8605G Ethicon PROLENE 5-0 45cm P-3 Suture - 8605G £57.01 (£68.41 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 5-0, 45cm, P-3 needle, undyed. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 5-0 45cm PC-5 Suture - 8630G
  • 8630G Ethicon PROLENE 5-0 45cm PC-5 Suture - 8630G £51.98 (£62.38 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 5-0, 45cm, PC-5 needle, blue. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon PROLENE 4-0 45cm PC-5 Suture - 8631G
  • 8631G Ethicon PROLENE 4-0 45cm PC-5 Suture - 8631G £52.06 (£62.47 inc VAT) Ethicon PROLENE polypropylene monofilament non-absorbable suture, USP 4-0, 45cm, PC-5 needle, blue. Box of 12.
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Sutures for Zoo, Wildlife & Exotic Animal Surgery

Zoo and exotic animal procedures present unique anatomical and physiological challenges. Species-specific tissue types, varied healing responses and handling limitations require carefully selected suture materials.

Medical Sutures supplies a comprehensive range suitable for:

Avian surgery

Reptile procedures

Amphibian interventions

Primate surgery

Large carnivore wound repair

Marine mammal soft tissue closure

Specialist wildlife rehabilitation

Materials Available
Nylon (Monofilament Non-Absorbable)

Minimal tissue reaction

Ideal for reptile and avian skin closure

Suitable for removal when post-operative handling is possible

Polypropylene (Prolene-type)

Extremely low tissue reactivity

Suitable for delicate avian or carnivore procedures

Long-term stability in high-movement species

Poliglecaprone 25 (Monocryl-type)

Smooth passage through fine tissue

Excellent for small mammals and birds

Ideal for subcuticular closure

Polydioxanone (PDS-type)

Extended tensile support

Suitable for slower-healing reptile or wildlife species

Reliable deep tissue closure

Polyester & Stainless Steel

High-strength support for large predators or orthopaedic wildlife repair

  • Typical Size Range
  • 11-0 to 8-0 → Avian & micro-surgery
  • 7-0 to 5-0 → Small exotic mammals
  • 4-0 to 2-0 → Medium exotic species
  • 0 to 2 → Large carnivore & structural repair
  • Needle Considerations
  • Micro reverse cutting needles
  • Fine taper needles for soft tissue
  • Short curvature profiles
  • Double-armed microvascular options
  • Long strand lengths for zoo procedures
  • Designed For
  • Minimal tissue trauma
  • Predictable healing
  • Species-specific anatomical challenges
  • Low inflammatory response
  • Secure wound approximation