This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP500H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue and dermal approximation in animal health procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament incorporating triclosan antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus delivers 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 veterinary surgical environments. The USP 5-0 diameter provides delicate tensile performance suitable for small animal dermal and soft tissue closure requiring secure approximation and precise handling.

The 45 cm strand length supports controlled placement and meticulous suturing techniques in veterinary operative fields. This suture is supplied with a PS-3 PRIME™ reverse cutting needle (16 mm). The reverse cutting configuration positions the cutting edge on the outer curvature to reduce tissue cut-through, while PRIME™ geometry enhances needle sharpness and structural strength. Featuring MULTIPASS® technology, the needle is designed to maintain performance through repeated tissue passes.

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 veterinary surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.

• Key Features
• Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
• Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
• USP 5-0 veterinary surgical diameter
• 45 cm strand length
• PS-3 PRIME™ reverse cutting needle
• 16 mm needle length
• MULTIPASS® needle technology
• Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: PDS® Plus
• Manufacturer: Ethicon
• Product Code: PDP500H
• Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
• Suture Size: USP 5-0
• Length: 45 cm
• Material: Polydioxanone with Triclosan
• Colour: Undyed
• Absorbability: Absorbable
• Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
• Directionality: Unidirectional
• Needle Name: PS-3 PRIME MP
• Needle Length: 16 mm
• Needle Point Type: PRIME™ Reverse Cutting
• Special: Antibacterial, MULTIPASS®
• Pledget: No
• Strands per Pack: 1
• Quantity per Box: 36
• Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
• Suitable For
• Veterinary dermal closure
• Small animal soft tissue approximation
• General veterinary surgery
• Procedures requiring repeated needle passes
• Applications requiring prolonged absorbable support with antibacterial protection