Ethicon PDS PLUS violet USP 0 90cm Tapercut 36mm 1/2C (PDP9381H)

PDS™ PLUS Violet USP 0 (PDP9381H) is manufactured from polydioxanone (PDS) and coated with triclosan, providing broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against common surgical-site pathogens. The antibacterial coating helps inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting a reduced risk of surgical site infection compared with standard monofilament sutures.

As a long-term absorbable monofilament suture, PDS™ PLUS retains a high proportion of tensile strength over an extended period, with gradual absorption typically completed by approximately 180 days. This extended support profile makes it particularly suitable for fascial, muscle, and moderate- to high-tension soft tissue closures.

The USP 0 size offers substantial tensile strength while allowing controlled handling for precise approximation. The violet colour enhances visibility in deeper operative fields, while the smooth monofilament construction minimises tissue drag, reduces tissue reaction, and resists bacterial wicking—complementing the antibacterial coating.

Supplied with a 36 mm Tapercut needle (1/2 circle), this configuration combines a taper body with a cutting point, enabling controlled penetration through denser tissues such as fascia while maintaining atraumatic passage through softer layers. The 90 cm strand length provides extended reach for larger surgical sites or long closure runs.

Individually sterile packed, PDS™ PLUS PDP9381H delivers trusted antibacterial suture performance manufactured by Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson) for dependable veterinary and medical wound closure.