This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Loop Surgical Suture, product code PDP9966T, is designed for secure soft tissue and fascial approximation in 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 surgical environments.

The USP 0 diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for fascia and high-tension closure applications. The violet monofilament construction enhances intraoperative visibility while maintaining smooth tissue passage and dependable knot security.

This configuration features a 150 cm loop strand, enabling efficient continuous closure techniques and even tension distribution across longer incision lines. Supplied with a 48 mm CTXB blunt point (Ethiguard) needle, the design separates rather than cuts tissue fibres, helping reduce the risk of inadvertent needle-stick injury and supporting safer passage through tough or fibrous tissue structures.

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

• Key Features
• Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
• Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
• USP 0 surgical diameter
• 150 cm loop strand configuration
• Violet suture for enhanced visibility
• CTXB blunt point (Ethiguard) needle
• 48 mm needle length
• Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: PDS® Plus
• Manufacturer: Ethicon
• Product Code: PDP9966T
• Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
• Suture Size: USP 0
• Length: 150 cm (Loop)
• Material: Polydioxanone
• Colour: Violet
• Absorbability: Absorbable
• Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
• Directionality: Unidirectional
• Needle Name: CTXB
• Needle Length: 48 mm
• Needle Point Type: Blunt Point (Ethiguard)
• Special: Loop & Antibacterial
• Pledget: No
• Strands per Pack: 1
• Quantity per Box: 24
• Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
• Suitable For
• Fascial and abdominal wall closure
• High-tension soft tissue approximation
• Continuous closure techniques
• Procedures prioritising blunt needle safety
• Applications requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support