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Johnson & Johnson MedTech is a global leader in surgical innovation, delivering trusted Ethicon™ wound closure solutions designed to support healthcare professionals across a wide range of surgical procedures.
Trusted by hospitals and surgical teams throughout Australia and New Zealand, the Ethicon™ portfolio includes absorbable and non-absorbable sutures alongside DERMABOND™ skin closure solutions, providing healthcare professionals with a range of options to support effective tissue approximation, wound closure and patient care.
The Ethicon Absorbable Suture Range
MONOCRYL™
Synthetic monofilament absorbable suture offering smooth tissue passage and predictable absorption.
VICRYL RAPIDE™
Braided absorbable suture designed for short-term wound support and rapid absorption.
VICRYL PLUS™
Braided absorbable suture with antibacterial technology for soft tissue approximation and ligation.
MONOCRYL PLUS™
Monofilament absorbable suture combining MONOCRYL™ characteristics with antibacterial technology.
STRATAFIX™ Spiral MONOCRYL™ Plus
Undyed, absorbable monofilament barbed suture designed for knotless tissue approximation.
Designed to support healing in three ways
A range of absorbable suture technologies designed to support different wound closure requirements.
Predictable Absorption
Different absorption and strength retention profiles provide wound support during healing before the suture is gradually absorbed by the body.
Versatile Construction
Monofilament, braided and barbed options provide a choice of suture constructions to support different surgical applications and tissue requirements.
Broad Clinical Choice
A range of materials, sizes and absorption profiles allows healthcare professionals to select a suture suited to the tissue, procedure and required wound support.
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The Ethicon Non-Absorbable Suture Range
ETHILON™
Synthetic monofilament nylon sutures available in a range of sizes and needle configurations.
PROLENE™
Synthetic monofilament polypropylene sutures designed for prolonged tissue support.
PERMA-HAND™
Braided silk sutures offering handling characteristics suited to soft tissue approximation and ligation.
Designed for lasting tissue support
A range of non-absorbable suture technologies designed to provide sustained support across different surgical applications.
Maintained tensile strength
Designed to retain mechanical strength over time where prolonged tissue support is required.
Knot Security
Suture materials and constructions are designed to provide dependable knot security and handling characteristics to support surgical closure.
Long-Term Support
A range of non-absorbable materials provide continued structural support where tissue approximation or reinforcement is required over an extended period.
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DERMABOND™ is a range of sterile topical skin closure solutions designed for healthcare professionals to hold together easily approximated skin edges of surgical incisions and simple, thoroughly cleansed traumatic lacerations. Using 2-octyl cyanoacrylate adhesive technology, DERMABOND™ provides secure skin closure while forming a flexible microbial barrier.
The portfolio includes DERMABOND ADVANCED™, DERMABOND Mini and DERMABOND™ PRINEO™, offering different application and closure options. PRINEO™ combines topical skin adhesive with a self-adhering mesh to support skin edge approximation across longer surgical incisions.
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Fortify your skin closure in three ways
Evidence-backed performance characteristics of DERMABOND® Topical Skin Adhesive
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Strengthens
When used alongside sutures, DERMABOND® Topical Skin Adhesive was shown ex vivo to add 75% more strength to wound closure compared with sutures alone.
Inhibits Bacteria
In vitro testing demonstrated inhibition of gram-positive bacteria (MRSA and MRSE) and gram-negative bacteria (E. coli) for 48 ± 2 hours.
Provides a Microbial Barrier
Provides a flexible microbial barrier with >99% protection in vitro for at least 72 hours against organisms commonly associated with surgical site infections.
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DERMABOND ADVANCED™
Topical skin adhesive featuring a high-viscosity formulation and applicator designed for controlled application.
DERMABOND™ Mini
A smaller-volume topical skin adhesive designed for application in multiple thin layers.
DERMABOND™ PRINEO™
A skin closure system combining 2-octyl cyanoacrylate adhesive with a self-adhering mesh for surgical skin closure.
DERMABOND™ PRINEO™ Skin Closure System
- Combines 2-octyl cyanoacrylate adhesive with a self-adhering mesh for topical skin closure.
- The mesh helps distribute closure forces across the skin surrounding the incision.
- The adhesive polymerises over the mesh to create a protective layer over the incision.
Designed for surgical skin closure
- Designed for use on easily approximated skin edges following surgical incisions.
- The system provides topical wound closure without requiring conventional skin sutures or staples at the skin surface.
DERMABOND® Technical Overview
- DERMABOND® skin closure products use 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (2-OCA) technology to provide topical wound closure and a protective microbial barrier.
- The DERMABOND® range includes topical skin adhesive and adhesive-plus-mesh systems, with formulations and application characteristics designed for different wound-closure requirements.
*Microbial barrier performance based on in-vitro testing. Refer to the relevant product Instructions for Use for complete indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions.
1 Adhesive volume range as provided for DERMABOND™ PRINEO™.
2 Microbial barrier protection in vitro (reference as provided).
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Additional Resources
Transition from Gut Sutures
Johnson & Johnson MedTech is transitioning from Surgical Gut Sutures (Chromic and Plain Gut), with the final sales date in Australia being 31 August 2026. The accompanying guide outlines recommended alternative products, key transition information and clinical considerations to help support product selection during this change.
View Our Latest Letter
As the 31st August 2026 final sales date approaches, some surgical gut sutures products are now unavailable or in limited supply. View the latest update for current supply status, affected product codes, and recommended alternative products to help support a smooth transition.
Why Choose Synthetic Absorbable Sutures?
Discover why surgeons are increasingly choosing synthetic absorbable sutures over gut sutures. This guide explores real-world clinical insights, predicable tensile strength retention, ease of handling, and other key considerations to support product selection.