This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP683H, is designed for reliable 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.

The USP 3-0 diameter provides balanced tensile strength suitable for dermal and general soft tissue closure across a wide range of companion animal procedures. The monofilament construction enables smooth tissue passage, low tissue drag and dependable knot security.

Each suture features a 45 cm strand length, offering controlled handling and efficient placement within standard operative fields. Supplied with a PS-1 PRIME™ reverse cutting needle (24 mm), the needle’s reverse cutting configuration reduces the risk of tissue cut-through, while PRIME™ geometry enhances penetration efficiency. Incorporating MULTIPASS® technology, the needle maintains structural integrity during repeated tissue passes.

With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength through the critical healing period 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 dependable long-term absorbable closure with antibacterial protection.

• Key Features
• Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
• Triclosan antibacterial technology
• USP 3-0 veterinary surgical diameter
• 45 cm strand length
• PS-1 PRIME™ reverse cutting needle
• 24 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: PDP683H
• Category: Animal Health 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: PS-1 PRIME MP
• Needle Length: 24 mm
• Needle Point Type: PRIME™ Reverse Cutting
• Special: MULTIPASS® & Antibacterial
• Pledget: No
• Strands per Pack: 1
• Quantity per Box: 36
• Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
• Suitable For
• Companion animal soft tissue closure
• Dermal approximation in veterinary surgery
• General surgical procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support
• Procedures requiring repeated needle passes
• Applications where antibacterial suture technology is indicated