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Ethicon PDS II & PDS Plus sutures

Browse the dedicated Ethicon polydioxanone catalogue, including standard PDS II and PDS Plus antibacterial monofilament sutures. Compare surgical and Animal Health-labelled products by family, USP size, colour, strand length, needle specification and manufacturer catalogue code.

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Ethicon branded range Polydioxanone monofilament PDS II & PDS Plus Surgical & Animal Health labels

Compare Ethicon PDS product groups

Ethicon PDS products use polydioxanone monofilament, but the collection contains different named families, colours, market labels and needle configurations. Similar-looking products should be selected by their complete catalogue specification.

FamilyConstructionSelection point
PDS IIAbsorbable polydioxanone monofilamentMatch USP size, colour, strand length, needle specification and full Ethicon catalogue code.
PDS PlusAntibacterial polydioxanone monofilamentA distinct product family. Confirm Plus is specified and verify the current manufacturer labelling.
Surgical-labelled productsHuman surgical product configurationsMatch the required needle designation, point, curvature, length, arm format and pack quantity.
Animal Health productsVeterinary-labelled product configurationsConfirm the intended market, product code and current manufacturer labelling before ordering.

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Find the correct Ethicon PDS code

Start with the catalogue code from the original pack, theatre list or purchasing specification. PDS II and PDS Plus products can differ in antibacterial designation, market label, needle, strand and pack configuration.

Confirm PDS II or PDS PlusIdentify the exact named family and whether a surgical or Animal Health product is specified.
Match the full configurationCheck USP size, colour, strand length, needle code, point, curvature and arm format.
Verify the Ethicon codeConfirm the complete catalogue code and pack quantity before ordering.
ManufacturerEthicon
MaterialSynthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
Listed rangesPDS II and predominantly PDS Plus; verify each product IFU

Ethicon PDS II and PDS Plus FAQs

What are Ethicon PDS sutures made from?

PDS II and PDS Plus are Ethicon absorbable monofilament suture ranges made from polydioxanone. Product characteristics remain specific to the named family and catalogue code.

What is the difference between PDS II and PDS Plus?

PDS Plus is a distinct antibacterial product family. Do not substitute PDS II and PDS Plus without an appropriate specification; verify the manufacturer’s current labelling and IFU.

Does this collection include veterinary PDS products?

Yes. The current collection includes products carrying an Animal Health or veterinary designation alongside surgical-labelled products. Check the title and full catalogue code carefully.

How do I select the correct Ethicon PDS code?

Match the named family, market designation, USP size, colour, strand length, needle code and geometry, pack quantity and complete Ethicon catalogue code.

Professional-use information: This page supports product identification and purchasing only and is not clinical guidance. Product availability, packaging and specifications can change. Qualified healthcare professionals should confirm suitability and consult the manufacturer’s current labelling and instructions for use.

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