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Large Animal Veterinary Sutures

Sutures for Equine & Farm Animal Surgery

Large animal surgery demands sutures capable of managing thicker tissue, higher tension and field conditions. Aston Pharma supplies a comprehensive range suited to equine hospitals, farm practice and ambulatory veterinary surgeons.

Common Surgical Applications

Equine abdominal surgery

Bovine caesarean section

Hernia repair

Tendon and ligament repair

Trauma and wound management

Large laceration closure

Orthopaedic fixation support

Materials Available
Polydioxanone (PDS / PDS Plus) – Long-Term Absorbable

Maintains strength during early healing

Ideal for fascia and deep tissue layers

Suitable for large breed and equine surgery

Polypropylene (Prolene) – Non-Absorbable

High tensile strength

Low tissue reactivity

Suitable for skin and structural repair

Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl / Vicryl Plus) – Braided Absorbable

Reliable handling

Secure knot performance

Widely used for internal soft tissue

Polyester (Ethibond / Mersilene) – Braided Non-Absorbable

Strong, durable support

Suitable for ligament and tendon repair

Stainless Steel

Maximum strength for orthopaedic and tension band procedures

Typical Size Range

USP 2-0

USP 0

USP 1

USP 2

Heavy gauge ligatures

Large animal cases often require longer strand lengths (75cm–240cm) and stronger needle profiles.

Needle Profiles

CT / CTX

SH / MH

FSL / KS

Large curved cutting needles

Double-armed configurations

Ligature packs for field use

Key Features

Designed for high-tension tissue

Suitable for equine and farm environments

Wide absorbable and non-absorbable options

Extended strand lengths available

Strong needle bodies for dense tissue

  • 1162H
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – FS-3 Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1162H (Box of 36)
  • £75.60
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  • 1754AG
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Microsurgical Suture – USP 9-0 – 15 cm – Double-Armed TG140-8 Reverse Spatula Needles – 1754AG (Box of 12)
  • £229.94
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  • 1663H
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – PS-1 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 24 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1663H (Box of 36)
  • £106.64
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  • 1665G
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 6-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – PS-3 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 13 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1665G (Box of 12)
  • £40.17
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  • 1666H
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – PS-2 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1666H (Box of 36)
  • £115.22
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  • 1667SLH
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – PS-2S Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1667SLH (Box of 36)
  • £112.02
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  • 1668H
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – PS-3 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 13 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1668H (Box of 36)
  • £115.77
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  • 1669H
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – PS-2 Prime Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1669H (Box of 36)
  • £106.17
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  • 1696G
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 7-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – P-1 Prime Cutting Needle 11 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1696G (Box of 12)
  • £54.95
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  • 1698H
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 6-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – P-3 Prime Cutting Needle 13 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1698H (Box of 36)
  • £123.41
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  • 1754G
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture – USP 9-0 – 15 cm (6 in) – Double-Armed TG140-8 Cutting Edge Spatula Reverse Needles – 1754G (Box of 12)
  • £229.94
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  • 1757G
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture – USP 10-0 – 15 cm (6 in) – Double-Armed TG140-8 Cutting Edge Spatula Reverse Needles – 1757G (Box of 12)
  • £235.16
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  • 1771G
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture – USP 10-0 – 30 cm (12 in) – Double-Armed TG140-8 Cutting Edge Spatula Reverse Needles – 1771G (Box of 12)
  • £235.16
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  • 1865G
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – PC-3 Prime Cutting Needle 13 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1865G (Box of 12)
  • £40.25
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  • 1865H
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – PC-3 Prime Cutting Needle 13 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1865H (Box of 36)
  • £116.24
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  • 1866G
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 6-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – PC-3 Prime Cutting Needle 13 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1866G (Box of 12)
  • £39.68
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  • 1894G
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – PC-5 Prime Cutting Needle 16 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1894G (Box of 12)
  • £36.26
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  • 2790G
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture – USP 10-0 – 12.7 cm (5 in) – BV75-3 Taper Point Needle – 2790G (Box of 12)
  • £333.06
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  • 2793G
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture – USP 9-0 – 12.7 cm (5 in) – BV100-4 Taper Point Needle – 2793G (Box of 12)
  • £261.15
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  • 2794G
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture – USP 10-0 – 12.7 cm (5 in) – BV100-4 Taper Point Needle – 2794G (Box of 12)
  • £271.22
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  • 2881G
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture – USP 11-0 – 5 in (13 cm) – Black – BV50-3 Taper Point Needle 6.5 mm – 3/8 Circle – 2881G (Box of 12)
  • £326.88
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  • 689G
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Undyed Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 6-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Undyed – P-1 Prime Cutting Needle 11 mm – 3/8 Circle – 689G (Box of 12)
  • £41.69
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  • 690G
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Clear (Undyed) Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Clear – P-3 Prime Cutting Needle 13 mm – 3/8 Circle – 690G (Box of 12)
  • £119.07
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  • 691G
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Clear (Undyed) Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Clear – P-3 Prime Cutting Needle 13 mm – 3/8 Circle – 691G (Box of 12)
  • £38.60
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  • 697G
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 6-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – P-1 Prime Cutting Needle 11 mm – 3/8 Circle – 697G (Box of 12)
  • £41.84
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  • 697H
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 6-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – P-1 Prime Cutting Needle 11 mm – 3/8 Circle – 697H (Box of 36)
  • £125.07
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  • 698H
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – P-3 Prime Cutting Needle 13 mm – 3/8 Circle – 698H (Box of 36)
  • £119.00
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  • 699H
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 18 in (45 cm) – Black – P-3 Prime Cutting Needle 13 mm – 3/8 Circle – 699H (Box of 36)
  • £115.70
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  • 7060G
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture – USP 10-0 – 6 in (15 cm) – Black – CS140-6 Taper Point Needle 6.5 mm – 3/8 Circle – 7060G (Box of 12)
  • £197.40
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  • 8305H
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 6-0 – 60 cm (24 in) – Double-Armed BV-1 VISI-BLACK® Taper Point Needles – 8305H (Box of 36)
  • £523.80
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  • 8325H
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 60 cm (24 in) – Double-Armed C-1 VISI-BLACK® Taper Point Needles – 8325H (Box of 36)
  • £259.52
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  • 8356H
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – Double-Armed RB-1 VISI-BLACK® Taper Point Needles – 8356H (Box of 36)
  • £232.25
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  • 8357H
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – Double-Armed RB-1 VISI-BLACK® Taper Point Needles – 8357H (Box of 36)
  • £212.46
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  • 8521H
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – Double-Armed SH Taper Point Needles – 8521H (Box of 36)
  • £173.07
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  • 8522H
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – Double-Armed SH Taper Point Needles – 8522H (Box of 36)
  • £158.00
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  • 8528H
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3-0 – 75 cm – SH Taper Point Needle – 8528H (Box of 36)
  • £168.93
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