Ethicon STRATAFIX SYMMETRIC PDS Plus is an antibacterial absorbable monofilament surgical suture manufactured from polydioxanone (PDS) and coated with triclosan (Plus Technology) to inhibit bacterial colonisation along the suture surface.

The SYMMETRIC configuration incorporates evenly spaced bidirectional barbs along the suture body, enabling balanced tissue fixation without knot tying. This structure distributes tension uniformly across the wound for controlled and secure approximation.

This USP 1 variant measures 45 cm in length and is supplied with a 40 mm 1/2 circle taperpoint needle, designed for smooth penetration and effective closure of thicker fascial and abdominal tissue layers.

PDS Plus provides extended tensile strength retention and predictable absorption, making it suitable for procedures requiring prolonged wound support.

Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.

• Detailed Specifications
• Brand: Ethicon
• Product Line: STRATAFIX SYMMETRIC PDS Plus
• Product Code: SXPP1A405
• GTIN: 30705031227686
• Suture Material: Polydioxanone (PDS)
• Filament Structure: Monofilament
• Absorbability: Absorbable
• Antibacterial Coating: Yes (Triclosan – Plus Technology)
• USP Size: 1
• Length: 45 cm
• Colour: Violet
• Needle Configuration: Single-armed
• Needle Type: Taperpoint
• Needle Size: 40 mm
• Needle Curvature: 1/2 Circle
• Barbed Technology: Yes – SYMMETRIC Bidirectional Knotless Design
• Sterility: Sterile, single use
• Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
• Clinical Applications
• Fascial and abdominal wall closure
• Continuous soft tissue approximation
• Procedures involving thicker tissue layers
• Knotless bidirectional suturing techniques