{"product_id":"ethicon-pds-r-plus-antibacterial-polydioxanone-violet-absorbable-veterinary-suture-usp-4-0-45-cm-rb-2-taper-point-needle-13-mm-pdp9102h-box-of-36","title":"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)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9102H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in animal health 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 veterinary surgical environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe USP 4-0 diameter provides balanced tensile performance suitable for dermal and general soft tissue closure in companion animal surgery. The monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and reliable knot security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach suture features a 45 cm strand length, supporting controlled handling within standard operative fields. Supplied with an RB-2 taper point needle (13 mm), the taper point design enables atraumatic penetration by separating tissue fibres rather than cutting them, promoting precise approximation with minimal trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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 veterinary and animal health surgical settings requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSynthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eTriclosan antibacterial suture technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eUSP 4-0 veterinary surgical diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e45 cm strand length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRB-2 taper point needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e13 mm needle length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eViolet suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eExtended absorption profile (182–238 days)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSterile, single-use — Box of 36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBrand: PDS® Plus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Ethicon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eProduct Code: PDP9102H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eCategory: Animal Health Wound Closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSuture Size: USP 4-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eLength: 45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Polydioxanone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eColour: Violet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAbsorbability: Absorbable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAbsorption Rate: 182–238 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDirectionality: Unidirectional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eNeedle Name: RB-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eNeedle Length: 13 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eNeedle Point Type: Taper Point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSpecial: Antibacterial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePledget: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eStrands per Pack: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eQuantity per Box: 36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eUnit of Measure: Box (36 Each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eCompanion animal dermal and soft tissue closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSubcutaneous approximation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eProcedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eVeterinary surgery requiring atraumatic taper point penetration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eApplications where antibacterial suture technology is indicated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ethicon Sutures","offers":[{"title":"4","offer_id":57772975948111,"sku":"PDP9102H","price":227.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/1041\/3647\/files\/PDSPLUS.png?v=1779933717","url":"https:\/\/www.suturesupplyco.co.uk\/products\/ethicon-pds-r-plus-antibacterial-polydioxanone-violet-absorbable-veterinary-suture-usp-4-0-45-cm-rb-2-taper-point-needle-13-mm-pdp9102h-box-of-36","provider":"Suture Supply Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}