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Zoo & Exotic Veterinary Sutures

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.

Aston Pharma 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

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 1765G
  • Ethicon MERSILENE Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 45 cm – White – Double-Armed S-22 Reverse Spatula Needles 8 mm – 1/2 Circle – 1765G (Box of 12)
  • £170.00
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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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  • 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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  • 8307H
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 6-0 – 75 cm (30 in) – Double-Armed C-1 VISI-BLACK® Taper Point Needles – 8307H (Box of 36)
  • £269.06
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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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  • 8529H
  • Ethicon PROLENE™ Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 75 cm – SH Taper Point Needle – 8529H (Box of 36)
  • £173.06
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  • 8604G
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Undyed Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 45 cm (18 in) – P-3 MULTIPASS® Prime Reverse Cutting Needle – 8604G (Box of 12)
  • £51.63
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  • 8605G
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Undyed Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 45 cm (18 in) – P-3 MULTIPASS® Prime Reverse Cutting Needle – 8605G (Box of 12)
  • £54.27
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  • 8630G
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 45 cm (18 in) – PC-5 MULTIPASS® Prime Conventional Cutting Needle – 8630G (Box of 12)
  • £49.49
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  • 8631G
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 45 cm (18 in) – PC-5 MULTIPASS® Prime Conventional Cutting Needle – 8631G (Box of 12)
  • £49.55
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