This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9714H, is engineered for secure 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 within surgical environments.

The USP 3-0 diameter delivers reliable tensile performance suitable for dermal, subcutaneous and general soft tissue closure where extended wound support is required. The undyed monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced drag and dependable knot security during placement.

Each suture features a 70 cm strand length, supporting controlled handling within larger operative fields. It is supplied with a 60 mm KS reverse cutting needle manufactured from ETHALLOY alloy, providing strength, resilience and consistent penetration performance. The reverse cutting design positions the cutting edge on the outer curvature to reduce tissue cut-through while enhancing control when closing tougher or fibrous tissue layers.

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 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
• 70 cm strand length
• KS reverse cutting needle
• 60 mm ETHALLOY needle construction
• Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: PDS® Plus
• Manufacturer: Ethicon
• Product Code: PDP9714H
• Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
• Suture Size: USP 3-0
• Length: 70 cm
• Material: Polydioxanone
• Colour: Undyed
• Absorbability: Absorbable
• Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
• Directionality: Unidirectional
• Needle Name: KS
• Needle Length: 60 mm
• Needle Alloy: ETHALLOY
• Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting
• Special: Antibacterial
• Pledget: No
• Strands per Pack: 1
• Quantity per Box: 36
• Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
• Suitable For
• Dermal and subcutaneous closure
• Procedures involving thicker or fibrous tissue
• General soft tissue surgical applications
• Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
• Surgical environments requiring larger reverse cutting needle performance