This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP277H, 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 stability.

Incorporating antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 3-0 diameter provides balanced tensile performance suitable for soft tissue and fascial layers requiring secure approximation and reliable knot integrity.

The 70 cm strand length supports controlled placement and efficient suturing techniques. This suture is supplied with a V-6 tapercut needle (22 mm). The tapercut configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of dense or fibrous tissue while minimising unnecessary trauma.

With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, 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 3-0 surgical diameter
• 70 cm strand length
• V-6 tapercut needle
• 22 mm needle length
• Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
• Prolonged wound support
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: PDS® Plus
• Manufacturer: Ethicon
• Product Code: PDP277H
• Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
• Suture Size: USP 3-0
• Length: 70 cm
• Colour: Violet
• Material: Polydioxanone
• Absorbability: Absorbable
• Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
• Directionality: Unidirectional
• Needle Name: V-6
• Needle Length: 22 mm
• Needle Point Type: Tapercut
• Special: Antibacterial
• Pledget: No
• Strands per Pack: 1
• Quantity per Box: 36
• Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
• Suitable For
• Soft tissue approximation
• Fascial closure
• Procedures involving fibrous tissue
• General surgical closure
• Applications requiring prolonged absorbable support with antibacterial protection