This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP1712H, is engineered for refined soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus provides 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 6-0 diameter delivers delicate tensile performance suitable for fine soft tissue layers requiring secure approximation and precise handling.

The 70 cm strand length supports controlled placement and meticulous suturing techniques in delicate operative fields. This suture is supplied with a CC175-8 tapercut needle (9.3 mm). The tapercut configuration combines a tapered body with a fine cutting tip, enabling controlled penetration of dense or fibrous tissue while minimising trauma and maintaining needle stability.

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 6-0 surgical diameter
• 70 cm strand length
• CC175-8 tapercut needle
• 9.3 mm needle length
• Designed for precise penetration of dense tissue
• Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: PDS® Plus
• Manufacturer: Ethicon
• Product Code: PDP1712H
• Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
• Suture Size: USP 6-0
• Length: 70 cm
• Colour: Violet
• Material: Polydioxanone
• Absorbability: Absorbable
• Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
• Directionality: Bi-directional
• Needle Name: CC175-8
• Needle Length: 9.3 mm
• Needle Point Type: Tapercut (CC)
• Special: Antibacterial
• Pledget: No
• Strands per Pack: 1
• Quantity per Box: 36
• Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
• Suitable For
• Fine soft tissue approximation
• Plastic and reconstructive procedures
• Delicate layered closure
• Procedures involving fibrous tissue
• Applications requiring prolonged absorbable support with antibacterial protection