This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code D10179, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus delivers smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound support.

Incorporating antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 0 diameter provides substantial tensile performance suitable for fascial and high-tension soft tissue closure.

The 150 cm strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and efficient closure of larger surgical sites. This suture is supplied with a CT-1 taperpoint needle (36 mm), allowing smooth penetration of soft tissue while maintaining needle stability and control during placement.

With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength through the critical healing phase before gradual absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.

• Key Features
• Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
• Antibacterial suture technology
• USP 0 surgical diameter
• 150 cm strand length
• CT-1 taperpoint needle
• 36 mm needle length
• Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
• Prolonged wound support
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: PDS® Plus
• Manufacturer: Ethicon
• Product Code: D10179
• Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
• Suture Size: USP 0
• Length: 150 cm
• Colour: Violet
• Material: Polydioxanone
• Absorbability: Absorbable
• Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
• Directionality: Unidirectional
• Needle Name: CT-1
• Needle Length: 36 mm
• Needle Point Type: Taperpoint
• Special: Antibacterial
• Pledget: No
• Strands per Pack: 1
• Quantity per Box: 24
• Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
• Suitable For
• Fascial closure
• Abdominal wall approximation
• General soft tissue closure
• Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support
• Applications where antibacterial suture protection is desired