Ethicon

Veterinary Wound Closure

Pan Veterinary is the official veterinary distributor for Ethicon Suture in Ireland

Our sutures include Vicryl (Polyglactin), PDS (Polydioxanone), Prolene (Polypropylane), Monocryl (Poliglecaprone 25), Ethilon (Polyamide 6), Ethibond (Coated Polyester) and Mersilk (Silk).

The suture range of over 600 different varieties and needle combinations can be purchased from our showroom in Kildare Town or from our shop.

Monocryl

MONOCRYL (poliglecaprone 25) Suture.
MONOCRYL Suture is a monofilament synthetic absorbable surgical suture prepared from a copolymer of glycolide and e-caprolactone. MONOCRYL Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation where an absorbable material is indicated. MONOCRYL UNDYED must not be used for abdominal closure or to close fascial tissue.

Vicryl

Coated VICRYL® (polyglactin 910) Suture.
VICRYL Suture is a smooth, synthetic, absorbable suture that passes through tissue readily with minimal drag, and facilitates ease of handling, smooth tie down, and unsurpassed knot security.

PDSII & PDS+

PDS® II (polydioxanone) Suture. PDS II Suture represents a significant advance in suturing. It combines the features of soft, pliable, monofilament construction with absorbability and extended wound support for up to 6 weeks. PDS® Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture. With 4 to 6 weeks of tissue support, PDS Plus Sutures are particularly useful when you need a combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support.1 Inhibition of bacterial colonization on the suture was shown in vitro and in vivo.

Prolene

PROLENE is a synthetic, monofilament, nonabsorbable polypropylene suture.
Available in colors: Blue or clear.
It is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures.

Ethilon

ETHILON suture is nonabsorbable Nylon Suture.
Available in colors: black or green to enhance visibility in tissue.
ETHILON Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures.

Ethibond

ETHIBOND EXCEL suture is a nonabsorbable, braided, sterile, surgical suture. It is braided for easy handling and secure knot tying. Non-absorbable Provides permanent tensile strength retention in tissue.
Available in colors: Green or white.
It is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures.

Silk

Silk suture is a natural non-absorbable suture material. It is braided for easy handling and secure knot tying.
Available in colors: Black.