J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Antibacterial Suture with Needle PDS Plus™ Polydioxanone with Irgacare MP PS-2 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 3 - 0 Monofilament

Absorbable Antibacterial Suture with Needle PDS Plus™ Polydioxanone with Irgacare MP PS-2 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 3 - 0 Monofilament

PDS Plus suture with needle is an absorbable antibacterial monofilament suture paired with a PS-2 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle. Healthcare buyers may choose it when they need extended wound support, antibacterial action, and easier handling in a suture-and-needle combination. This version uses polydioxanone with Irgacare MP and a 19 mm stainless steel needle in size 3-0 with an 18 inch suture length.

Good Fit For

• Procedures needing extended wound support
• Buyers selecting an antibacterial absorbable monofilament suture
• Preference for a PS-2 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle

Key Features

• Absorbable antibacterial suture helps kill bacteria and inhibit bacterial colonization
• Monofilament polydioxanone construction supports smooth handling with greater pliability
• Extended wound support with documented strength retention through 6 weeks
• PS-2 precision reverse cutting needle supports controlled tissue passage
• 19 mm 3/8 circle stainless steel needle offers a specific needle format for procedure preference
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 183 to 238 days

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a size 3-0 absorbable antibacterial suture for wound closure
• Standardizing on a monofilament suture with a 19 mm precision reverse cutting needle
• Supporting workflows that prefer extended strength retention before absorption

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 19 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Needle format is specific: PS-2, 3/8 circle, precision reverse cutting, 19 mm
• Suture profile is specific: size 3-0, monofilament, undyed, uncoated, 18 inch length
• Absorption timeline is longer than short-term absorbable options, with complete mass absorption in 183 to 238 days

FAQ

• How long does this suture retain strength? This suture retains about 80% strength at 2 weeks, 70% at 4 weeks, and 60% at 6 weeks.
• How long does absorption take? Complete mass absorption occurs in about 183 to 238 days.
• What needle is attached to this suture? This version uses one PS-2 precision reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape with a 19 mm length.
• What type of suture material is used? The suture is a monofilament made from polydioxanone with Irgacare MP. It is undyed and uncoated.
• What suture size and length does this product offer? This product uses size 3-0 suture with an 18 inch length.

From PDS Plus by J & J Healthcare Systems.