Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 36 in (90 cm) – CT Taperpoint Needle (40 mm) – PDP357H (Box of 36)

This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP357H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament incorporating triclosan antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus ensures smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound stability.

The antibacterial coating is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 2-0 diameter provides strong tensile performance suitable for fascial and abdominal wall closure requiring secure approximation and reliable knot integrity.

The extended 36 inch (90 cm) strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and efficient closure of larger operative sites. This suture is supplied with a CT taperpoint needle (40 mm), enabling smooth penetration of soft tissue while maintaining needle stability and control during placement.

With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.

• Key Features
• Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
• Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
• USP 2-0 surgical diameter
• 36 in (90 cm) strand length
• CT taperpoint needle
• 40 mm needle length
• Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
• Prolonged wound support
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: PDS® Plus
• Manufacturer: Ethicon
• Product Code: PDP357H
• Category: Wound Closure
• Suture Size: USP 2-0
• Length: 36 in (90 cm)
• Material: Polydioxanone with Triclosan
• Colour: Violet
• Absorbability: Absorbable
• Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
• Directionality: Unidirectional
• Needle Name: CT
• Needle Length: 40 mm
• Needle Point Type: Taperpoint
• Pledget: No
• Strands per Pack: 1 x 36 in
• Quantity per Box: 36
• Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
• Suitable For
• Fascial closure
• Abdominal wall approximation
• High-tension soft tissue closure
• Closure of larger surgical sites
• Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support with antibacterial protection