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SutureVet's antibacterial veterinary sutures incorporate antimicrobial technology directly into the suture material, providing an additional layer of protection against surgical site infection (SSI) throughout the critical early healing period. As SSI remains one of the most significant post-operative complications in veterinary surgery, antibacterial sutures represent an evidence-based strategy for reducing infection risk in high-risk patients and procedures.
Our antibacterial suture range features sutures coated or impregnated with triclosan, a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that inhibits bacterial colonisation of the suture strand — the primary site of biofilm formation and infection seeding in surgical wounds. Available in both absorbable and non-absorbable constructions, monofilament and braided, our antibacterial range covers the most commonly performed veterinary surgical procedures across all species.
Antibacterial sutures are particularly recommended for contaminated or dirty wounds, immunocompromised patients, prolonged surgical procedures, and implant surgery where infection risk is elevated. All products are supplied sterile and individually packaged from ISO-certified manufacturers trusted by veterinary surgeons across the UK.
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This PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9201H, is developed for reliable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS™ Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in surgical environments.
The USP 5-0 diameter provides fine tensile control suitable for delicate soft tissue and subcutaneous closure where precision and dependable knot security are essential. The monofilament structure enables smooth tissue passage with minimal tissue drag.
Each suture features a 70 cm strand length, allowing controlled placement within standard operative fields. Supplied with an RB-2 taper point needle, the taper point configuration separates tissue fibres rather than cutting them, promoting atraumatic penetration and accurate soft tissue approximation.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS™ Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional hospital and surgical environments requiring dependable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 5-0 fine surgical diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- RB-2 taper point needle
- Violet suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS™ Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9201H
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 5-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Needle Name: RB-2
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fine soft tissue approximation
- Subcutaneous and layered wound closure
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Surgical settings requiring atraumatic taper point penetration
- Applications where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP924H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in surgical environments.
The USP 4-0 diameter provides controlled tensile performance suitable for dermal and general soft tissue closure where smooth tissue passage and reliable knot security are essential. The monofilament structure reduces tissue drag and supports predictable handling characteristics.
Each suture features a 70 cm strand length, allowing controlled placement within standard operative fields. Supplied with a TF taper point needle, the taper point configuration separates tissue fibres rather than cutting them, promoting atraumatic penetration and accurate soft tissue approximation.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical wound healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional hospital and surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 4-0 surgical diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- TF taper point needle
- Violet suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP924H
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 4-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Needle Name: TF
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Dermal and subcutaneous closure
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Surgical settings requiring atraumatic taper point penetration
- Applications where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9615H, is engineered for reliable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in surgical environments.
The USP 4-0 diameter provides controlled tensile performance suitable for dermal and general soft tissue closure where precision and dependable knot security are essential. The undyed monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage with minimal tissue drag and enhanced handling characteristics.
Each suture features a 45 cm strand length, supporting controlled placement in standard operative fields. Supplied with a PC-5 PRIME™ MP conventional cutting needle (19 mm) manufactured from ETHALLOY alloy, this configuration provides enhanced sharpness and durability. The conventional cutting design facilitates efficient penetration through tougher tissue such as skin, while MULTIPASS® technology supports consistent performance across repeated tissue passes.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical wound healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional hospital and surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 4-0 surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- PC-5 PRIME™ MP conventional cutting needle
- 19 mm needle length
- ETHALLOY alloy needle construction
- MULTIPASS® needle technology
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9615H
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 4-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Undyed
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PC-5 PRIME MP
- Needle Length: 19 mm
- Needle Alloy: ETHALLOY
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting
- Special: MULTIPASS® & Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Skin and dermal closure
- General soft tissue approximation
- Procedures requiring cutting needle penetration
- Surgical settings requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Applications where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9624H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in veterinary surgical environments.
The USP 4-0 diameter provides controlled tensile performance suitable for dermal and general soft tissue closure in companion animal surgery. The undyed monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and reliable knot security during placement.
Each suture features a 70 cm strand length, supporting controlled handling within standard operative fields. Supplied with a PS PRIME™ MP reverse cutting needle (26 mm), this configuration positions the cutting edge on the outer curvature to reduce tissue cut-through while enhancing penetration through tougher or fibrous tissue. MULTIPASS® technology supports consistent needle performance across repeated tissue passes.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional veterinary and animal health surgical settings requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 4-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- PS PRIME™ MP reverse cutting needle
- 26 mm needle length
- MULTIPASS® needle technology
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9624H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 4-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Undyed
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PS PRIME MP
- Needle Length: 26 mm
- Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting PRIME
- Special: MULTIPASS® & Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Companion animal dermal and soft tissue closure
- Procedures involving tougher or fibrous tissue layers
- General veterinary surgical applications
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Veterinary surgery requiring enhanced cutting performance
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9733H, is designed for precise soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures requiring prolonged tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in veterinary surgical environments.
The USP 5-0 diameter provides fine tensile control suitable for delicate dermal and soft tissue closure in companion animal surgery. The undyed monofilament construction enables smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and consistent knot security during placement.
Each suture features a 70 cm strand length, supporting controlled handling across standard operative fields. Supplied with a 16 mm FS-3 conventional cutting needle, this configuration is well suited for precise skin penetration and controlled closure of tougher surface tissues, with the cutting edge positioned on the inner curvature for accurate tissue entry.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional veterinary and animal health surgical settings requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 5-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- FS-3 conventional cutting needle
- 16 mm needle length
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9733H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 5-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Undyed
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: FS-3 CONV
- Needle Length: 16 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Delicate dermal closure in companion animals
- Precise skin approximation
- Fine soft tissue surgical procedures
- Veterinary surgery requiring small conventional cutting needle performance
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9734H, is engineered for secure soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures requiring prolonged tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in veterinary surgical environments.
The USP 4-0 diameter provides controlled tensile performance suitable for dermal and general soft tissue closure in companion animal surgery. The undyed monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and dependable knot security during placement.
Each suture features a 70 cm strand length, supporting efficient handling within standard operative fields. Supplied with a 16 mm FS-3 conventional cutting needle, this configuration enables precise skin penetration and controlled closure of tougher surface tissues, with the cutting edge positioned on the inner curvature for accurate and consistent tissue entry.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional veterinary and animal health surgical settings requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 4-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- FS-3 conventional cutting needle
- 16 mm needle length
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9734H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 4-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Undyed
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: FS-3 CONV
- Needle Length: 16 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Companion animal dermal closure
- Precise skin approximation
- General veterinary soft tissue procedures
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Veterinary surgery requiring fine conventional cutting needle control
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9861H, is engineered for precise soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures requiring prolonged tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in veterinary surgical environments.
The USP 6-0 diameter provides fine tensile control suitable for delicate dermal and soft tissue closure in companion animal surgery and smaller anatomical structures. The undyed monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, minimal drag and dependable knot security during placement.
Each suture features a 45 cm strand length, supporting controlled handling in smaller operative fields. Supplied with a 13 mm PC-1 PRIME conventional cutting needle, this configuration allows accurate skin penetration and controlled advancement through tougher surface tissues, with the cutting edge positioned on the inner curvature for precise tissue entry.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength during the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional veterinary and animal health surgical settings requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 6-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- PC-1 PRIME conventional cutting needle
- 13 mm needle length
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9861H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 6-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Undyed
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PC-1 PRIME
- Needle Length: 13 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting PC
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Delicate dermal closure in companion animals
- Fine skin approximation
- Small anatomical soft tissue procedures
- Veterinary surgery requiring small conventional cutting needle precision
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9863H, is engineered for accurate soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures requiring prolonged tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management within veterinary surgical environments.
The USP 5-0 diameter provides fine tensile control suitable for delicate dermal and general soft tissue closure in companion animal surgery. The undyed monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and dependable knot security during placement.
Each suture features a 45 cm strand length, supporting precise handling within smaller operative fields. Supplied with a 13 mm PC-1 PRIME conventional cutting needle, this configuration facilitates controlled skin penetration and accurate advancement through tougher surface tissues, with the cutting edge positioned on the inner curvature for consistent tissue entry.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional veterinary and animal health surgical settings requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 5-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 45 cm strand length
- PC-1 PRIME conventional cutting needle
- 13 mm needle length
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9863H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 5-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Undyed
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: PC-1 PRIME
- Needle Length: 13 mm
- Needle Point Type: Conventional Cutting PC
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Delicate dermal closure in companion animals
- Fine skin approximation
- Small soft tissue veterinary procedures
- Veterinary surgery requiring small conventional cutting needle precision
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support