PDS Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture

PDS Plus Antibacterial Suture is a sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament suture made from the polyester poly (p-dioxanone.) The empirical molecular formula of the polymer is (C4H6O3)n. Polydioxanone polymer has been found to be nonantigenic, nonpyrogenic and elicits only a slight tissue reaction during absorption.

Material: Antibacterial Monofilament - Dyed/Undyed

Size Range:  6/0 through 1

Typical Use:

Indicated for:

• Soft tissue approximation
• Fascia closure
• Blood vessel anastomoses
• Pediatric cardiovascular
• Ophthalmic surgery, except for contact with the cornea or sclera
• Absorption allowing wound support for up to 6 weeks
• Patients with compromised wound healing conditions

Contraindicated for:

• Extended (>6 weeks) approximation of tissues under stress
• Conjunction with prosthetic devices (heart valves or synthetic grafts)
• Allergies to Irgacare® MP (Triclosan)

Breaking Strength Retention (BSR) Profile: 

In vivo strength retention:

4/0 and smaller
60% at 2 weeks
40% at 4 weeks
35% at 6 weeks

3/0 and larger
80% at 2 weeks
70% at 4 weeks
60% at 6 weeks

Absorption Rate (Complete by): 182-238 days