J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle PDS™ II Polydioxanone RB-2 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 6-0 Monofilament, 36/BX

Absorbable Suture with Needle PDS™ II Polydioxanone RB-2 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 6-0 Monofilament, 36/BX

This absorbable suture with needle is a PDS II polydioxanone monofilament suture paired with an RB-2 1/2 circle taper point needle. It fits surgical settings that need smooth tissue passage, low tissue reactivity, and an absorbable option with documented strength retention over time. This sterile SKU uses a double-armed 13 mm stainless steel needle with size 6-0 violet suture and 30 inch suture length.

Good Fit For

• Procedures where a taper point needle is preferred
• Workflows that call for an absorbable monofilament suture
• Surgical settings needing a sterile double-armed suture

Key Features

• Polydioxanone monofilament absorbable suture supports procedures that call for gradual absorption
• RB-2 1/2 circle taper point needle helps with smooth passage through tissue
• Documented strength retention: 80% at 2 weeks, 70% at 4 weeks, and 60% at 6 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 183 to 238 days
• Double-armed sterile configuration supports procedural readiness
• 13 mm stainless steel needle paired with size 6-0 violet suture for precise handling needs

Applications and Usage

• Tissue approximation where smooth passage and low tissue reactivity are important
• Procedures requiring an absorbable suture with measured strength retention over several weeks
• Surgical setups that specify a size 6-0 monofilament suture with a 13 mm taper point needle

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 13 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This suture is double-armed, which may affect procedural preference and setup
• Needle type is taper point, so buyers should confirm that tip style matches the intended tissue handling needs
• The suture is absorbable over 183 to 238 days, which may matter when selecting absorption profile

FAQ

• What type of suture material is used? This product uses polydioxanone suture material in a monofilament construction.
• What needle configuration comes with this suture? It comes with an RB-2 1/2 circle taper point needle. The needle is 13 mm and made of stainless steel.
• Is this suture absorbable? Yes. This is an absorbable suture with complete mass absorption in 183 to 238 days.
• How long does the suture retain strength? The suture retains 80% strength at 2 weeks, 70% at 4 weeks, and 60% at 6 weeks.
• Is this product sterile? Yes. This suture is sterile.

From PDS II by J & J Healthcare Systems.