This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9108H, is engineered for secure soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in surgical environments.

The USP 5-0 diameter provides fine tensile control suitable for delicate soft tissue and subcutaneous closure where precision and consistent knot security are essential. The monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage and reduced tissue drag.

Featuring a 90 cm bi-directional strand, this configuration supports symmetrical closure techniques and efficient tension distribution across longer incisions. The suture is supplied with an RB-1 taper point needle (17 mm) manufactured from ETHALLOY® alloy, engineered for strength, durability and reliable penetration performance. The taper point design separates tissue fibres rather than cutting them, promoting atraumatic soft tissue approximation.

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 dependable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.

• Key Features
• Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
• Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
• USP 5-0 fine surgical diameter
• 90 cm bi-directional strand
• RB-1 taper point needle
• 17 mm needle length
• ETHALLOY® needle alloy construction
• Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: PDS® Plus
• Manufacturer: Ethicon
• Product Code: PDP9108H
• Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
• Suture Size: USP 5-0
• Length: 90 cm
• Material: Polydioxanone
• Colour: Violet
• Absorbability: Absorbable
• Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
• Directionality: Bi-Directional
• Needle Name: RB-1
• Needle Length: 17 mm
• Needle Alloy: ETHALLOY®
• Needle Point Type: Taper Point
• Special: Antibacterial
• Pledget: No
• Strands per Pack: 1
• Quantity per Box: 36
• Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
• Suitable For
• Fine soft tissue approximation
• Extended incision closure
• Subcutaneous and layered wound closure
• Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
• Applications where antibacterial suture technology is indicated