J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle PDS™ II Polydioxanone CT-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 2-0 Monofilament, 36/BX

Absorbable Suture with Needle PDS™ II Polydioxanone CT-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 2-0 Monofilament, 36/BX

This absorbable suture with needle is a PDS II polydioxanone monofilament suture paired with a CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle. It fits buyers who need a sterile suture for tissue passage with low tissue reactivity and predictable strength retention over time. This version uses a 36 mm stainless steel needle with size 2-0 violet suture and a 27 inch length.

Good Fit For

• Surgical settings that require an absorbable monofilament suture
• Procedures where smooth tissue passage is important
• Buyers standardizing on CT-1 taper point needle format
• Workflows needing size 2-0 suture with a 36 mm needle

Key Features

• Polydioxanone monofilament suture for smooth passage through tissue
• CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle supports controlled tissue penetration
• Strength retention: 80% at 2 weeks, 70% at 4 weeks, 60% at 6 weeks
• Complete mass absorption in 183 to 238 days
• Low tissue reactivity helps support tissue handling needs
• Sterile suture with one needle per strand

Applications and Usage

• Selecting an absorbable suture with needle for procedures that call for a taper point needle
• Stocking sterile monofilament sutures for surgical trays or procedural inventory
• Choosing a suture where extended absorption time is part of product selection
• Matching a need for size 2-0 violet suture with a 27 inch length

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 36 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Needle style matters for procedural preference; this SKU uses a CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle.
• Absorption profile is long term, with complete mass absorption in 183 to 238 days.
• Strength retention changes over time, so confirm the timeline fits the procedure.
• This suture is uncoated and monofilament, which may affect handling preference.

FAQ

• What needle type comes with this absorbable suture? This suture comes with a CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle.
• What is the suture material and construction? The suture is made of polydioxanone and uses a monofilament construction.
• How long does the suture retain strength? The suture retains 80% strength at 2 weeks, 70% at 4 weeks, and 60% at 6 weeks.
• How long does absorption take? Complete mass absorption occurs in 183 to 238 days.
• What size and length is this suture? This SKU is size 2-0 with a 27 inch violet suture and a 36 mm needle.

From PDS II by J & J Healthcare Systems.