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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 PDP335H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament incorporating triclosan antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus provides smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound stability.
The antibacterial coating is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 1 diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for fascial and high-tension soft tissue closure requiring secure approximation and reliable knot integrity.
The 70 cm strand length supports controlled placement and continuous suturing techniques. This suture is supplied with a CT-2 taperpoint needle (26 mm), enabling smooth penetration of soft tissue while minimising trauma and maintaining needle stability during placement.
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 surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 1 surgical diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- CT-2 taperpoint needle
- 26 mm needle length
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Prolonged wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP335H
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Material: Polydioxanone with Triclosan
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CT-2
- Needle Length: 26 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- Abdominal wall approximation
- High-tension soft tissue closure
- Continuous suturing techniques
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support with antibacterial protection
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP357H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament incorporating triclosan antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus ensures smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound stability.
The antibacterial coating is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 2-0 diameter provides strong tensile performance suitable for fascial and abdominal wall closure requiring secure approximation and reliable knot integrity.
The extended 36 inch (90 cm) strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and efficient closure of larger operative sites. This suture is supplied with a CT taperpoint needle (40 mm), enabling smooth penetration of soft tissue while maintaining needle stability and control during placement.
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 surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 2-0 surgical diameter
- 36 in (90 cm) strand length
- CT taperpoint needle
- 40 mm needle length
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Prolonged wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP357H
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 2-0
- Length: 36 in (90 cm)
- Material: Polydioxanone with Triclosan
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CT
- Needle Length: 40 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1 x 36 in
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- Abdominal wall approximation
- High-tension soft tissue closure
- Closure of larger surgical sites
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support with antibacterial protection
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP358H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament incorporating triclosan antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus ensures smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound stability.
The antibacterial coating is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 0 diameter provides substantial tensile performance suitable for fascial and high-tension soft tissue closure requiring secure approximation and reliable knot integrity.
The 90 cm strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and efficient closure of larger operative sites. This suture is supplied with a CT taperpoint needle, designed to enable smooth penetration of soft tissue while maintaining stability and control during placement.
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 surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 0 surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- CT taperpoint needle
- Smooth soft tissue penetration
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Prolonged wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP358H
- Category: Wound Closure
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Suture Size: USP 0
- Length: 90 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone with Triclosan
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CT
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- Abdominal wall approximation
- High-tension soft tissue closure
- Continuous suturing techniques
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support with antibacterial protection
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9211H, is engineered for high-strength soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures requiring extended tensile support 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 1 diameter provides substantial tensile strength suitable for larger tissue structures and higher-tension closures in companion and large animal surgery. The monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and dependable knot security during placement.
Each suture features a 70 cm strand length, allowing controlled handling within standard operative fields. Supplied with an MH-1 taper point needle (31 mm), the taper point configuration separates tissue fibres rather than cutting them, promoting atraumatic penetration and precise 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 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 1 high-tensile veterinary diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- MH-1 taper point needle
- 31 mm needle length
- 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: PDP9211H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: MH-1
- Needle Length: 31 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- Higher-tension soft tissue approximation in animals
- Closure of larger tissue structures
- General veterinary surgical procedures
- Applications requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Veterinary surgery requiring atraumatic taper point penetration
This PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9233H, 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 violet monofilament construction provides excellent visibility within the operative field while enabling smooth tissue passage and reduced tissue drag. Polydioxanone delivers predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged tensile strength retention during the critical wound healing phase.
Each suture features a 70 cm strand length, supporting controlled placement and efficient handling during routine and extended closure procedures. Supplied with a CT needle, this configuration is designed for reliable penetration and accurate soft tissue approximation across a range of surgical applications.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS™ Plus maintains tensile strength throughout healing before gradual absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional hospital and surgical environments requiring long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- 70 cm strand length
- CT needle configuration
- 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: PDP9233H
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Needle Name: CT
- 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 where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
- Standard operative wound closure applications
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9324H, is engineered for high-strength soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile support 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 1 diameter provides substantial tensile strength suitable for larger tissue structures and higher-tension closures. The monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and reliable knot security during placement.
Each suture features a 90 cm strand length, supporting extended closure techniques and controlled handling across larger operative fields. Supplied with a CP reverse cutting needle (40 mm) manufactured from 420 alloy, this configuration positions the cutting edge on the outer curvature to minimise tissue cut-through while enabling effective penetration through tougher or fibrous tissue layers.
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 reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 1 high-tensile surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- CP reverse cutting needle
- 40 mm needle length
- 420 alloy needle construction
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9324H
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 90 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CP
- Needle Length: 40 mm
- Needle Alloy: 420
- Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- High-tension soft tissue approximation
- Closure of larger or fibrous tissue structures
- General and subcutaneous wound closure
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Surgical environments involving tougher tissue layers
This PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9333H, 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 violet monofilament construction provides enhanced intraoperative visibility while ensuring smooth tissue passage and reduced tissue drag. Polydioxanone delivers predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged tensile strength retention during the critical wound healing phase.
Each suture features a 70 cm strand length, supporting controlled handling and precise placement within standard operative fields. Supplied with a V-38 needle, this configuration is designed to provide dependable penetration and accurate soft tissue approximation across a range of surgical applications.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS™ Plus maintains tensile strength throughout healing 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 long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- 70 cm strand length
- V-38 needle configuration
- 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: PDP9333H
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Needle Name: V-38
- 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 environments where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
- Standard operative wound closure applications
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9334H, 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 1 diameter provides substantial tensile strength suitable for higher-tension closures and approximation of larger tissue structures in companion and large animal surgery. The monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and reliable knot security during placement.
Each suture features a 70 cm strand length, allowing controlled handling within standard operative fields. Supplied with a V-38 TAPERCUT® needle (31 mm), this configuration combines a tapered body with a precision cutting tip to facilitate penetration through dense or fibrous tissue while maintaining atraumatic passage through softer layers.
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 1 high-tensile veterinary diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- V-38 TAPERCUT® needle
- 31 mm needle length
- Combination taper and cutting tip design
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9334H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: V-38
- Needle Length: 31 mm
- Needle Point Type: TAPERCUT®
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- High-tension soft tissue closure in animals
- Closure involving dense or fibrous tissue layers
- General veterinary surgical procedures
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Veterinary surgery requiring enhanced penetration performance