This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9740H, is designed for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring prolonged 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 3-0 diameter provides reliable tensile performance suitable for dermal and general soft tissue closure. The undyed monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and consistent knot security during placement.

Each suture features a 45 cm strand length, offering controlled handling within standard operative fields. It is supplied with a 22 mm X-1 conventional cutting needle manufactured from 420 stainless steel alloy, delivering strength and consistent penetration performance. The conventional cutting design positions the cutting edge on the inner curvature, facilitating precise tissue entry and controlled advancement through skin and tougher surface tissues.

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

• Key Features
• Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
• Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
• USP 3-0 surgical diameter
• 45 cm strand length
• X-1 conventional cutting needle
• 22 mm needle length
• 420 stainless steel needle alloy
• Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: PDS® Plus
• Manufacturer: Ethicon
• Product Code: PDP9740H
• Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
• Suture Size: USP 3-0
• Length: 45 cm
• Material: Polydioxanone
• Colour: Undyed
• Absorbability: Absorbable
• Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
• Directionality: Unidirectional
• Needle Name: X-1 CONV
• Needle Length: 22 mm
• Needle Alloy: 420 Stainless Steel
• Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting
• Special: Antibacterial
• Pledget: No
• Strands per Pack: 1
• Quantity per Box: 36
• Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
• Suitable For
• Dermal and skin closure
• General soft tissue surgical procedures
• Procedures requiring moderate strand length control
• Surgical environments requiring conventional cutting needle precision
• Applications requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support