GMD Group — Vet Non-Absorbable Sutures

Vet non-absorbable

Veterinary non-absorbable sutures

Permanent strength,
engineered
for animals.

Four specialized veterinary non-absorbable suture lines — each formulated for permanent wound support, cardiovascular surgery, and procedures requiring lasting tensile retention in veterinary practice.

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4 Products

Vet non-absorbable lines

Permanent

Tensile strength retention

10-0 → 5

Complete USP size range

ISO 13485

Quality management certified

Product range

Each suture, in detail

Select a product tab to explore full specifications and clinical indications.

Damalon Vet®

Polyamide · Mono/Multifilament

Damalene Vet®

Polypropylene · Monofilament

Damaester Vet®

Polyester · Multifilament

Damasilk Vet®

Natural Silk · Multifilament

Vet non-absorbable

Damalon

Damalene

Damaester

Damasilk

Vet · Non-Absorbable · Monofilament

Damalon Vet®

Polyamide monofilament suture with excellent tensile strength and lower memory for veterinary use

Composition & construction

Polymer structure

Copolymer of Polyamide 6 and Polyamide 6/6

Construction

Mono / Multifilament

Coating

None — smooth surface structure minimises tissue drag and bacterial colonisation

Performance data

Tensile strength

75% more KPTs than USP specs

Absorption

Non-absorbable — permanent

Sterilization

Ethylene Oxide

Colour

Black · Blue · Undyed

Shelf life

5 years

USP range

10/0 to 3

Tissue compatibility

Does not support bacterial growth. Lower suture memory compared to other synthetics — improved handling and reduced tissue trauma during placement.

Tensile strength

Permanent

75% above USP specification

Colour options

Black

Blue

Undyed

Available USP sizes

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Key features

Does not support bacterial growth — reduced infection risk at wound site
Consistent knot security for reliable long-term closure
Excellent tensile strength — 75% above USP specification
Slides well through tissues with minimal friction
Lower suture memory compared to other synthetic non-absorbables — easier handling

Indications for use

Indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation procedures. Used in microsurgery, neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, ophthalmic surgery, dental surgery, skin closure, and plastic surgery in veterinary practice.

These details are intended for veterinary professionals. If you are a pet owner, please consult your veterinarian regarding product properties and usage.

Vet · Non-Absorbable · Monofilament

Damalene Vet®

100% Polypropylene monofilament with optimal elasticity and distinctive softness

Composition & construction

Polymer structure

100% Polypropylene polymer

Construction

Monofilament

Coating

None — polypropylene is inherently inert with virtually no tissue reaction

Performance data

Tensile strength

60% more KPTs than USP specs

Absorption

Non-absorbable — permanent

Sterilization

Ethylene Oxide

Colour

Blue

Shelf life

5 years

USP range

10/0 to 2

Tissue compatibility

Virtually inert — tissue reaction almost non-existent. Optimal elasticity and elongation with smooth, easy handling properties.

Tensile strength

Permanent

60% above USP specification

Colour & identification

Blue

Easy intraoperative identification

Available USP sizes

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Key features

Optimal elasticity and elongation — adapts to tissue movement
Distinctive softness for improved patient comfort
Consistent knot security for reliable permanent closure
High tensile strength — 60% above USP specification
Smooth and easy handling with lower suture memory

Indications for use

Indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation procedures. Used in cardiovascular surgery, ophthalmic surgery, dental surgery, neurological procedures, and plastic surgery in veterinary practice.

These details are intended for veterinary professionals. If you are a pet owner, please consult your veterinarian regarding product properties and usage.

Vet · Non-Absorbable · Multifilament

Damaester Vet®

Polyester multifilament suture with silicone coating for implantation and cardiovascular surgery

Composition & construction

Polymer structure

Polyethylene Terephthalate (Polyester)

Construction

Multifilament

Coating

Silicone — reduces tissue trauma during passage and enhances knot security and handling

Performance data

Tensile strength

80% more KPTs than USP specs ★

Absorption

Non-absorbable — permanent

Sterilization

Ethylene Oxide

Colour

Green & Undyed

Shelf life

5 years

USP range

6/0 to 5

Tissue compatibility

Silicone coating lowers tissue trauma during passage. Highest tensile strength in the vet non-absorbable range — excellent for permanent fixation and implantation.

Tensile strength

Permanent

80% above USP ★ highest in range

Colour & identification

Green

Undyed

Available USP sizes

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Key features

Excellent knot security — permanent, reliable closure
Very high tensile strength — 80% above USP specification, highest in the vet range
Easy handling with smooth and easy passage through tissue
Silicone coating reduces tissue trauma during procedure

Indications for use

Indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation procedures. Used in a wide range of surgeries including implanting prostheses and cardiovascular surgery in veterinary practice.

These details are intended for veterinary professionals. If you are a pet owner, please consult your veterinarian regarding product properties and usage.

Vet · Non-Absorbable · Natural Silk

Damasilk Vet®

Natural silk multifilament suture for dental, skin closure, and plastic surgery in veterinary practice

Composition & construction

Polymer structure

Natural protein fiber — fibroin from silkworm Bombyx mori

Construction

Multifilament

Coating

Poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide) 30/70 and Calcium Stearate — enhances smoothness and minimises tissue trauma

Performance data

Tensile strength

50% more KPTs — loses strength ~1 year

Absorption

Classified non-absorbable

Sterilization

Ethylene Oxide

Colour

Black

Shelf life

5 years

USP range

8/0 to 3

Tissue compatibility

Minimal tissue trauma. Note: silk loses most of its tensile strength after approximately one year in vivo. Not recommended where permanent strength retention is required.

Strength note

~1 year

Loses most tensile strength after approximately one year in vivo

Colour & identification

Black

Available USP sizes

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Key features

Minimal tissue trauma — smooth passage through veterinary tissues
Excellent knot security for reliable wound closure
High initial tensile strength — 50% above USP specification
Easy handling for precise surgical placement

Indications for use

Indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation procedures across a wide variety of veterinary surgeries. Used in dental surgery, skin closure, and plastic surgery. Should not be used where permanent tensile strength retention is required, as gradual loss of tensile strength occurs over prolonged periods in vivo.

These details are intended for veterinary professionals. If you are a pet owner, please consult your veterinarian regarding product properties and usage.

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