J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle PDS™ II Polydioxanone SH-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 4-0 Monofilament, 36/BX

Absorbable Suture with Needle PDS™ II Polydioxanone SH-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 4-0 Monofilament, 36/BX

This absorbable suture with needle is a PDS II polydioxanone monofilament suture paired with an SH-1 1/2 circle taper point needle. It fits buyers who need a sterile suture for tissue passage with low tissue reactivity and the handling profile of a taper point needle. This SKU uses size 4-0 suture with a 22 mm stainless steel needle and a 27 inch violet strand.

Good Fit For

• Facilities standardizing on absorbable monofilament sutures
• Procedural settings that use taper point needles
• Buyers needing size 4-0 suture with a 22 mm needle

Key Features

• Polydioxanone monofilament absorbable suture for smooth passage through tissue
• Taper point SH-1 1/2 circle needle supports controlled tissue penetration
• Low tissue reactivity helps when a smoother tissue response is preferred
• 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 with one needle per strand for procedural use

Applications and Usage

• Stocking sterile absorbable sutures for procedure rooms
• Selecting a monofilament suture for smooth tissue passage
• Matching an SH-1 1/2 circle taper point needle preference
• Purchasing box quantities for ongoing clinical use

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 22 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This SKU uses a taper point needle rather than a cutting needle, so needle type should match the tissue and technique required.
• The suture is absorbable with complete mass absorption in 183 to 238 days, which may affect product selection by healing timeline.
• Strength retention declines over time, with 80% at 2 weeks, 70% at 4 weeks, and 60% at 6 weeks.

FAQ

• What type of suture material is this? This is a polydioxanone absorbable monofilament suture.
• What needle is attached to this suture? This suture comes with one SH-1 1/2 circle taper point needle made of stainless steel, measuring 22 mm.
• How long does the suture retain strength? The suture retains 80% of its 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 4-0 and uses a 27 inch violet suture strand.

From PDS II by J & J Healthcare Systems.