J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle PDS™ II Polydioxanone CT-2 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 3-0 Monofilament, 36/BX

Absorbable Suture with Needle PDS™ II Polydioxanone CT-2 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 3-0 Monofilament, 36/BX

This absorbable suture with needle is a PDS II polydioxanone monofilament suture paired with a CT-2 1/2 circle taper point needle. It fits buyers who need a sterile suture that supports smooth tissue passage and low tissue reactivity in procedural settings. This SKU uses size 3-0 suture with a 26 mm stainless steel needle and comes in a box of 36.

Good Fit For

• Facilities stocking absorbable monofilament sutures
• Procedures where a taper point needle is preferred
• Buyers standardizing on size 3-0 sterile sutures
• Stocking carts or central supply with boxed procedural sutures

Key Features

• Polydioxanone monofilament suture for absorbable closure needs
• CT-2 1/2 circle taper point needle supports smooth passage through tissue
• Low tissue reactivity helps support tissue handling goals
• Strength retention is 80% at 2 weeks, 70% at 4 weeks, and 60% at 6 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 183 to 238 days
• Sterile box of 36 supports procedure-room stocking

Applications and Usage

• Routine purchasing of sterile absorbable sutures for procedural supply
• Restocking surgical or treatment areas that use taper point needle sutures
• Selecting a 3-0 monofilament suture when longer absorption timing is desired
• Maintaining boxed suture inventory for recurring procedure volume

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 26 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This SKU uses a taper point CT-2 needle, which may matter if your team standardizes by needle pattern.
• The suture is size 3-0 with a 27 inch length, so confirm it matches your procedural preference before ordering.
• Absorption timing and strength retention should align with your facility's clinical selection protocols.

FAQ

• What type of suture is this? This is an absorbable PDS II polydioxanone monofilament suture with an attached taper point needle.
• What needle configuration comes with this suture? This suture uses one CT-2 stainless steel needle in a 1/2 circle shape with a taper point and a 26 mm length.
• What size and length is the suture? The suture is size 3-0 and the strand length is 27 inch.
• How long does the suture retain strength? The stated strength retention is 80% 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.

From PDS II by J & J Healthcare Systems.