Polypropylene 0, 36" (90 cm)

Polypropylene Non-Absorbable Monofilament Sutures

Long-Term Wound Support. Low Tissue Reactivity. Dependable Performance.

Vero Animal Health Polypropylene Sutures are synthetic, non-absorbable monofilament surgical sutures designed specifically for veterinary procedures requiring durable, long-term tissue support.

The smooth monofilament construction facilitates controlled passage through tissue while helping minimize tissue drag and capillarity. Polypropylene is chemically stable, demonstrates low tissue reactivity, and is designed to retain tensile strength for extended periods following implantation.

Its combination of long-term strength, smooth tissue passage, and excellent biocompatibility makes Vero Animal Health Polypropylene an excellent choice for veterinary procedures where prolonged non-absorbable wound support is required.

Features & benefits

• Synthetic Non-Absorbable Monofilament — Provides dependable long-term tissue support.
• Excellent Tensile Strength — Designed to maintain mechanical support over extended periods.
• Low Tissue Reactivity — Supports excellent biocompatibility and predictable tissue response.
• Smooth Tissue Passage — Monofilament construction helps minimize tissue drag and trauma.
• Low Capillarity — Helps minimize fluid wicking along the suture strand.
• High Chemical Stability — Designed to resist degradation following implantation.
• Reliable Knot Performance — Provides dependable closure when appropriate knotting technique is used.
• Veterinary Focused — Suitable for veterinary procedures requiring durable, long-term wound support.

Veterinary Applications

Vero Animal Health Polypropylene Sutures may be used for soft-tissue approximation and ligation in veterinary procedures where a non-absorbable monofilament suture providing prolonged wound support is appropriate.

Typical applications may include:

• Skin closure
• General soft-tissue approximation
• Fascial closure
• Hernia repair
• Cardiovascular procedures
• Selected orthopedic soft-tissue procedures
• Selected ophthalmic procedures
• Procedures requiring prolonged or permanent tissue support
• Other veterinary applications where non-absorbable monofilament suture is appropriate

Selection of the appropriate suture size, needle configuration, and surgical technique should be based on the species, tissue type, wound characteristics, mechanical requirements, and professional judgment of the veterinary practitioner.

Contraindications

Polypropylene sutures may not be appropriate in procedures where an absorbable suture is specifically required or where long-term retention of implanted material is undesirable.

Use may be inappropriate in:

• Procedures where absorbable suture material is preferred
• Applications where permanent foreign material should be avoided
• Animals with known hypersensitivity to polypropylene or associated components
• Procedures where the specific physical characteristics of polypropylene are unsuitable for the tissue being repaired
• Procedures outside the indications specified in the approved product labeling or Instructions for Use

Because polypropylene has a smooth monofilament surface, appropriate knotting technique and adequate knot throws should be used to achieve secure fixation.

The veterinary professional should consider tissue type, wound tension, required duration of support, and surgical-site condition when selecting polypropylene suture material.

Quality standards & compliance

Vero Animal Health Polypropylene Sutures are manufactured under controlled quality systems designed to provide consistent product quality, safety, sterility, traceability, and surgical performance.

Where applicable to the specific product and manufacturing facility, quality and regulatory credentials may include:

• ISO 13485 Certified Quality Management System — Medical Devices
• MDSAP Audited Quality Management System — Medical Device Single Audit Program
• FDA-Registered Medical Device Manufacturing Establishment, where applicable
• CE-Marked Product, where applicable and supported by the appropriate conformity assessment
• ISO 10993 Series — Biological Evaluation and Biocompatibility
• ISO 11607 — Packaging Systems and Sterile Barrier Requirements for Terminally Sterilized Medical Devices
• ISO 11135 — Ethylene Oxide Sterilization, when applicable
• ISO 11137 — Radiation Sterilization, when applicable
• ISO 15223-1 — Medical Device Labeling Symbols
• Applicable USP Requirements for Non-Absorbable Surgical Sutures
• Validated Sterilization Processes
• Controlled Manufacturing and Quality Inspection Procedures
• Lot Traceability and Finished-Product Quality Controls

Intended use: for veterinary use only.

Product performance characteristics, sterilization method, biocompatibility, packaging integrity, and shelf life should be validated in accordance with requirements applicable to the specific product configuration and intended market.

Quality You Can Depend On

From raw-material selection through final packaging, Vero Animal Health Polypropylene Sutures are designed with a focus on quality, consistency, and dependable surgical performance. Every component—from the monofilament suture to the precision surgical needle and sterile barrier system—is selected to support the demands of veterinary professionals.

Strength. Stability. Confidence.

From routine soft-tissue procedures to applications requiring extended wound support, Vero Animal Health Polypropylene Sutures provide the combination of long-term strength, smooth tissue passage, low tissue reactivity, and dependable surgical performance veterinary professionals can rely on.

Vero Animal Health — Advanced Surgical Solutions for Veterinary Professionals.

Specifications are provided as a general guide. Contact us for lot-specific certificates, technical data sheets and Health Canada / MDEL documentation.