Ethicon STRATAFIX Symmetric PDS Plus is an antibacterial knotless barbed absorbable suture providing secure tissue control, consistent tension distrib
In a landmark advancement for wound closure technology, Ethicon, a global leader in surgical innovation, has expanded its portfolio with the STRATAFIX Symmetric PDS Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device — a next-generation absorbable suture designed to streamline soft tissue approximation and improve surgical outcomes.
Unlike traditional sutures that require complex knot tying, the STRATAFIX Symmetric PDS Plus device eliminates the need for knots altogether, using a unique barbed structure to anchor and approximate tissue securely and efficiently.
What Makes STRATAFIX Symmetric PDS Plus a Game Changer?
The STRATAFIX Symmetric PDS Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device combines cutting-edge design with clinical performance features surgeons demand:
Knotless Closure Technology: The innovative barbed design eliminates surgical knots, reducing operative time and potential complications linked to knot failure.
Absorbable Material: Constructed from polydioxanone with Plus antibacterial technology, this device is fully absorbable and supports secure wound closure while minimizing infection risk.
Antibacterial Protection: The Triclosan (Plus) coating helps inhibit bacterial colonization along the suture line, enhancing postoperative safety.
Unidirectional Barbs: The device’s monofilament, barbed structure allows consistent tissue engagement without knots, offering uniform tension along the wound.
Broad Clinical Use: Indicated for general soft tissue approximation in absorbable suture-appropriate procedures, STRATAFIX Symmetric PDS Plus supports surgeons across specialties.
Benefits for Surgeons and Patients Alike
Surgeons benefit from enhanced control and reduced suturing complexity, while patients benefit from precise approximation and consistent wound support. By eliminating knots, this device also potentially decreases operative time, reduces foreign body bulk at closure sites, and supports more predictable healing dynamics compared to conventional sutures.
Clinical evidence and product data demonstrate that knotless tissue control devices like STRATAFIX can deliver stronger wound holding strength and improved tensile performance versus traditional running sutures of equivalent size.
Supporting a Wide Range of Surgical Applications
While STRATAFIX Symmetric PDS Plus is indicated for soft tissue approximation, its performance characteristics make it suitable for procedures where traditional sutures may be less efficient — particularly in areas demanding high tension closure.
Ethicon continues to lead innovation in wound closure, offering surgeons advanced devices that improve efficiency, reliability, and patient outcomes. STRATAFIX Symmetric PDS Plus is the latest addition to a growing portfolio of knotless tissue control solutions engineered for the evolving demands of modern surgery.
About Ethicon
Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson MedTech company, is dedicated to developing cutting-edge surgical technologies for wound closure, infection prevention, and tissue management worldwide.
11/02/2026
