Covidien suture range encompasses both the absorbable and non-absorbable synthetic sutures and the main Covidien suture brands available to UK veterinary surgeons are outlined below. Please use the search facility on this page to find the suture that best suits your needs.
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Biosyn™ - GLYCOMER™ 631, synthetic monofilament absorbable suture. To view our current Suture guide showing the recommendations for use of Biosyn™, please click here. For more detailed product information and to download the relevant product literature please click here.
Caprosyn™ - POLYGLYTONE™ 6211, synthetic monofilament absorbable suture. To view our current Suture guide showing the recommendations for use of Caprosyn™, please click here. For more detailed Caprosyn™ product information and to download the relevant product literature please click here.
Maxon™ - Polyglyconate, synthetic monofilament absorbable suture. To view our current Suture guide showing the recommendations for use of Maxon™, please click here. For more detailed Maxon™ product information and to download the relevant product literature please click here.
Polysorb™ - LACTOMER™9-1, coated synthetic braided absorbable suture. To view our current Suture guide showing the recommendations for use of Polysorb™, please click here. For more detailed Polysorb™ product information and to download the relevant product literature please click here.
Monosof™ - Nylon, synthetic monofilament non-absorbable suture. To view our current Suture guide showing the recommendations for use of Monosof™, please click here. For more detailed Monosof™ product information and to download the relevant product literature please click here.
Surgipro™ - Polypropylene, synthetic monofilament non-absorbable suture. To view our current Suture guide showing the recommendations for use of Surgipro™, please click here. For more detailed Surgipro™ product information and to download the relevant product literature please click here. |
