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

Absorbable Suture with Needle PDS™ II Polydioxanone SH 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 3 - 0 Monofilament

PDS II absorbable suture with needle is a polydioxanone monofilament suture paired with a 1/2 circle taper point needle. It fits buyers who need smooth tissue passage and low tissue reactivity in settings where absorbable sutures are specified. This version uses a 26 mm SH needle with size 3 - 0 clear suture in a 27 inch length.

Good Fit For

• Procedures where an absorbable monofilament suture is specified
• Workflows that call for a 26 mm SH taper point needle
• Teams seeking smooth tissue passage with low tissue reactivity

Key Features

• Polydioxanone monofilament suture supports absorbable closure needs
• 1/2 circle taper point needle helps promote smooth passage through tissue
• Uncoated clear suture for buyers who prefer this construction and visibility profile
• Strength retention: 80% at 2 weeks, 70% at 4 weeks, and 60% at 6 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 183 to 238 days
• Box of 36 supports procedural supply planning

Applications and Usage

• Selecting an absorbable suture with needle for procedural trays
• Stocking a size 3 - 0 monofilament option in surgical supply areas
• Standardizing on a 27 inch suture length for preferred closure technique

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 26 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Choose this SKU when a size 3 - 0 suture and 26 mm SH needle match your protocol
• This suture is uncoated and monofilament, which may matter for handling preference
• Review the stated strength retention and absorption timeline when comparing absorbable options

FAQ

• What kind of needle comes with this suture? This suture comes with one SH 1/2 circle taper point needle that measures 26 mm.
• What is the suture material and type? The suture is made of polydioxanone and uses a monofilament construction.
• How long is the suture? The suture length is 27 inch.
• How long does it retain strength? The stated strength retention is 80% at 2 weeks, 70% at 4 weeks, and 60% at 6 weeks.
• How many are in the box? Each box includes 36 sutures.

From PDS II by J & J Healthcare Systems.