Daclon® Nylon Sutures

Pricing for Daclon® Nylon Sutures:

Daclon® Nylon Sutures – Monofilament Non-Absorbable

Daclon® Nylon sutures are synthetic monofilament non-absorbable sutures, extruded from polyamide 6.0 or 6.6.

• Black-colored for high visibility.

• Non-coated for consistent tensile strength.

• Gradually encapsulated by connective tissue, with ~10% annual mass reduction via hydrolysis.

Ideal for procedures requiring long-term wound support without significant tissue reactivity.

•  High Tensile Strength – Provides permanent tissue support with minimal strength loss (~10% per year).
•  Minimal Tissue Reaction – Synthetic polyamide (nylon 6.0/6.6) ensures biocompatibility.
•  Smooth Monofilament – Reduces tissue drag, trauma, and bacterial adherence (no capillarity).
•  Excellent Handling – Pliable yet strong, with secure knotting and easy passage.
•  Sterile & Reliable – Hermetically sealed in packs of 12 for guaranteed sterility.

Product Description

These combine durability, minimal reactivity, and smooth handling, making them a preferred choice for ophthalmic and plastic surgery. Their predictable degradation profile and monofilament design ensure reliable performance in sensitive applications.

Indications

• General soft tissue closure & ligation
• Ophthalmic surgery (e.g., corneal, scleral)
• Plastic surgery (e.g., skin closure)

Contraindications

❌ Cardiovascular surgery
❌ Neurosurgery
❌ Microsurgery

Daclon® Nylon Sutures – Properties & Characteristics

DELIVERY / CARRIAGE CHARGES:

TRADE CUSTOMERS (Veterinary Practices & Hospitals Only)

Trade customers will receive free next working day delivery on all UK Mainland orders over £75 (ex. VAT). An order under £75 will incur a handling charge of £6.99 (ex. VAT). Charges for international or remote locations (for example, Scottish Highlands and Islands) will always be incurred and the final amount will be determined upon receipt of order. Orders will be delivered by our nominated carrier to the address given on the order. Orders received by 5 p.m. are processed the same day for delivery the next working day.

PRIVATE CUSTOMERS

Private customers can choose one of the following options;

3-5 working day service – £6.99 + VAT

1-2 working day service – £9.99 + VAT

Next working day service – £12.99 + VAT

Please note these timescales are working days and will not include weekends or Bank Holidays. These charges cover packaging & carriage irrespective of the amount spent. Additional charges will apply for heavier and bulkier orders and customers will be contacted directly for approval before despatch. Orders will be delivered by our nominated carrier to the address given on the order. Orders received by 5 p.m. are processed the same day.

CARRIERS

The Vet Store reserves the right to choose a logistics partner of their choice and this may vary from time to time. Currently this may vary between TNT, Hermes and Royal Mail.

DELAYS

Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure delivery within the above timescales, no guarantee can be given due circumstances beyond our control and no liability will be accepted for any loss or damage occasioned by delay however caused.

SHORTAGES

In the event of short delivery or damage, The Vet Store must be notified within 48 hours. Non-receipt of goods invoiced must be brought to our attention within 24 hours of the date of delivery. The Vet Store cannot accept responsibility for delivery problems resulting from incorrect information supplied by the customer.

OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS

EU: £45 or £55 carriage per 20kg will be levied regardless of amount spent dependent on which country the order is being delivered.

REST OF THE WORLD: £125 carriage per 20kg will be levied regardless of amount spent.

These amounts are for indication purposes only and in certain circumstances, it may be necessary to contact you for an additional carriage payment, for example if the parcel is large or heavy.

RETURNS

In the unlikely event that goods need to be returned, we offer a “no quibble” 10 working day returns policy which has been designed for minimum inconvenience.

For goods ordered in error you will be responsible for the full cost of postage and packaging.

Approval must be sought before items are returned.

Please fill out the returns form and once you have obtained a unique returns number (URN#) and approval, return it along with the goods for return – click here to download.

PLEASE NOTE – We strongly recommend for security purposes when sending items back you use a ‘signed for’ delivery service, such as Royal Mail Recorded or Special Delivery and ensure the package is adequately insured. We are not liable for any packages lost in the post and do not accept responsibility for any item(s) until a member of our staff has signed for the package. Goods need to be returned in adequate packaging to avoid damage in transit.

Credit will only be issued for returned stock received in a re-saleable condition.

You can telephone our customer services team on 01274 736319 to place an order, Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.30pm.

Alternatively, you can fax us on 01274 491585, or email us on sales@thevetstore.net