J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle PDS™ II Polydioxanone PS-4 1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4-0 Monofilament, 12/BX

Absorbable Suture with Needle PDS™ II Polydioxanone PS-4 1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4-0 Monofilament, 12/BX

This absorbable suture with needle is a PDS II polydioxanone monofilament suture paired with a PS-4 1/2 circle reverse cutting needle. It fits buyers who need a sterile absorbable suture for tissue closure where smooth passage and low tissue reactivity are important. This version uses size 4-0 suture with a 16 mm needle and comes in a box of 12.

Good Fit For

• Procedure areas that require sterile absorbable sutures
• Tissue closure workflows where a reverse cutting needle is preferred
• Buyers standardizing on size 4-0 monofilament sutures
• Stocking surgical supplies in box quantities

Key Features

• Polydioxanone monofilament suture supports absorbable closure needs
• PS-4 1/2 circle reverse cutting needle helps with controlled needle placement
• Smooth passage through tissue and low tissue reactivity
• Strength retention: 80% at 2 weeks, 70% at 4 weeks, 60% at 6 weeks
• Complete mass absorption in 183 to 238 days
• Sterile format in a box of 12 for procedure-ready purchasing

Applications and Usage

• Closing tissue with an absorbable monofilament suture
• Procedures where smooth tissue passage is a selection priority
• Setups that call for a PS-4 1/2 circle reverse cutting needle

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 16 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This suture uses a reverse cutting needle, which may matter for procedural preference and tissue type.
• Strength retention changes over time, so match the absorption profile to the intended closure needs.
• The suture length is 18 inch, which may affect handling and procedural setup.

FAQ

• What type of suture is this? This is an absorbable PDS II polydioxanone monofilament suture with a needle.
• What needle is attached to this suture? This product uses a PS-4 1/2 circle reverse cutting needle with a 16 mm needle length.
• 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.
• Is this suture sterile? Yes. This suture is sterile.

From PDS II by J & J Healthcare Systems.