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PDS II Polydioxanone sutures are synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical sutures designed for procedures requiring extended wound support, prolonged tensile strength retention and smooth tissue passage. Commonly used in general surgery, fascia closure, abdominal surgery, orthopaedic procedures and veterinary surgery.
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Extended Absorption
PDS II sutures provide one of the longest absorbable wound support profiles among commonly used synthetic absorbable sutures.
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Monofilament Structure
The smooth monofilament design helps reduce tissue drag while supporting predictable tissue passage and handling.
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Common Procedure Use
Frequently selected for fascia closure, abdominal surgery, soft tissue approximation, orthopaedic surgery and veterinary procedures.
PDS II Absorption Timeline
Polydioxanone sutures are designed for prolonged wound support where tissue healing may require a longer support period than standard absorbable sutures.
Initial Tensile Strength
Approximate Absorption Profile
| Feature | PDS II / Polydioxanone |
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| Suture Type | Synthetic absorbable monofilament |
| Absorption Profile | Extended absorption over approximately 182–238 days |
| Typical Applications | Fascia closure, abdominal surgery, orthopaedic procedures, veterinary surgery |
| Structure | Monofilament |
| Common Needle Types | Taper point, tapercut and reverse cutting options |
Long-Term Support
PDS II is often selected where tissue healing requires longer wound support compared with faster absorbing materials.
Reduced Tissue Drag
The monofilament design supports smooth tissue passage during wound approximation procedures.
Absorbable Closure
Provides temporary wound support while gradually absorbing over time without long-term removal requirements.
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Browse professional 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)
