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Ethicon PDS II sutures are synthetic absorbable monofilament Polydioxanone surgical sutures designed for procedures requiring prolonged wound support, dependable tensile strength retention and smooth tissue passage. PDS II sutures are widely used in fascia closure, abdominal surgery, orthopaedic procedures, soft tissue approximation and veterinary surgery.
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Monofilament Structure
Ethicon PDS II sutures feature a smooth monofilament structure designed to support reduced tissue drag and predictable tissue passage during wound closure.
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Extended Absorbable Support
PDS II Polydioxanone sutures are designed to provide longer-lasting absorbable wound support compared with many standard absorbable suture materials.
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Common Procedure Use
Frequently selected for fascia closure, abdominal procedures, orthopaedic surgery, veterinary procedures and soft tissue approximation requiring prolonged support.
Ethicon PDS II Absorption Timeline
PDS II sutures are designed to maintain tensile strength for extended wound support before gradually absorbing within tissue.
Initial Tensile Strength
Approximate Absorption Profile
| Feature | Ethicon PDS II Sutures |
|---|---|
| Suture Type | Synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture |
| Material | Polydioxanone |
| Structure | Monofilament |
| Absorption Profile | Approximate absorption within 182–238 days |
| Common Applications | Fascia closure, abdominal surgery, orthopaedics, veterinary procedures |
Extended Wound Support
PDS II sutures are commonly selected where tissue healing requires prolonged absorbable support.
Smooth Tissue Passage
The monofilament Polydioxanone structure supports reduced tissue drag and predictable handling.
Absorbable Closure
Designed to gradually absorb over time while maintaining temporary wound support during healing.
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Browse Ethicon PDS II Polydioxanone surgical sutures by USP size, needle configuration and procedure application.
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Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 70 cm | BV Taperpoint Needle (11 mm) | PDP1002H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 70 cm | C-1 Taperpoint Needle (13 mm) | PDP1013H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 70 cm | CC-1 Tapercut Micro Point Needle | PDP1032H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 70 cm | BV-1 Taperpoint Needle (9.3 mm) | PDP1702H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 70 cm | CC175-8 Tapercut Needle (9.3 mm) | PDP1712H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 70 cm | C-1 Taperpoint Needle | PDP1721H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 45 cm | P-1 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle | PDP487H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Undyed Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 45 cm | P-1 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle (11 mm) | MULTIPASS® | PDP490H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Undyed Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 4-0 | 45 cm | PS-2S PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle | PDP496H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Undyed Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 45 cm | PS-3 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle (16 mm) | MULTIPASS® | PDP500H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Undyed Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 4-0 | 45 cm | PS-3 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle (16 mm) | MULTIPASS® | PDP501H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 4-0 | 90 cm | RB-1 MULTIPASS® Taperpoint Needle (17 mm) | PDP6261H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Undyed Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 4-0 | 27 in (70 cm) | KS Reverse Cutting Needle (60 mm) | PDP662H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 4-0 | 70 cm | BB Taper Point Needle | PDP9077H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 45 cm | BV175-6 Needle | PDP9091H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture | USP 6-0 | 45 cm | RB-2 Taper Point Needle (13 mm) | PDP9100H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 45 cm | RB-2 Taper Point Needle (13 mm) | PDP9101H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture | USP 4-0 | 45 cm | RB-2 Taper Point Needle (13 mm) | PDP9102H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 90 cm | RB-1 ETHALLOY® Taper Point Needle (17 mm) | Bi-Directional | PDP9108H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture | USP 4-0 | 70 cm | SH-2 PLUS Taper Point Needle (20 mm) | PDP9115H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 70 cm | RB-2 Taper Point Needle | PDP9201H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 4-0 | 70 cm | TF Taper Point Needle | PDP924H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Undyed Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 4-0 | 45 cm | PC-5 PRIME™ MP Conventional Cutting Needle (19 mm) | PDP9615H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Undyed Absorbable Veterinary Suture | USP 4-0 | 70 cm | PS PRIME™ MP Reverse Cutting Needle (26 mm) | PDP9624H (Box of 36)
