maxwell 88 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Does any one know of a supplier for suture and needles for stitching wounds also what thickness is best Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sandymere 8,263 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Staples might be better if your not sure. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maxwell 88 Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Ive got staples but am after some suture also Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downsouth 7,700 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I know I've got a load of disposable suture kits in little sealed foil packs somewhere I will have a look for them.When I find them if you pm me your address mate I will send you a few. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maxwell 88 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Cheers for that very much appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hareydave 1,214 Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 On 03/03/2015 at 11:01, maxwell said: Does any one know of a supplier for suture and needles for stitching wounds also what thickness is bestyoul get them of ebay mate an there a few vids on youtube on suturing you pick up on thickness best to use Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOPPER 1,809 Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 make friends with someone who works down the hospital best and cheapest way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maxwell 88 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 I used to have a good contact at the hospital but shes retired now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakaron 3 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 i got mine off ebay store them in a sealed container they will last... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bootsha 1,306 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 ebay, even the ones that the use by date has expired on are still in sterile packaging, size 1 are a 40mm half moon needle for bigger jobs ( also handy for darning your socks in an emergency) size 5 are a 18mm half moon needle. hope thats of some help to you pal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squab 2,875 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 I struggled with hospital issue needle wasn't strong enough for the job,do they come in different sizes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timmy k 591 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Dental floss Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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