Ethicon, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 100 years, from creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures.
Pan Veterinary is the official veterinary distributor for Ethicon Suture for 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 webshop.
Monocryl
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
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.