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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) 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
This PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9355H, 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 enhances intraoperative visibility while ensuring smooth tissue passage and reduced tissue drag. Polydioxanone delivers predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged tensile strength retention throughout the critical wound healing phase.
Each suture features a 90 cm strand length, supporting extended closure techniques and controlled handling across larger operative fields. Supplied with a V-34 needle, this configuration is designed to facilitate dependable penetration and accurate soft tissue approximation across a wide range of surgical applications.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS™ Plus maintains tensile strength during 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 reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- 90 cm strand length
- V-34 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: PDP9355H
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Length: 90 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Needle Name: V-34
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Extended incision closure
- Dermal and subcutaneous suturing
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Surgical environments where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
This PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9366H, 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 enhances intraoperative visibility while ensuring smooth tissue passage and reduced tissue drag. Polydioxanone delivers predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged tensile strength retention throughout the critical wound healing phase.
Each suture features a 90 cm strand length, supporting extended closure techniques and controlled handling across larger operative fields. Supplied with a V-37 needle, this configuration is designed to facilitate dependable penetration and accurate soft tissue approximation across a broad range of surgical applications.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS™ Plus maintains tensile strength during 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 reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- 90 cm strand length
- V-37 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: PDP9366H
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Length: 90 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Needle Name: V-37
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Extended incision closure
- Dermal and subcutaneous suturing
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Surgical environments where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9370H, 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 90 cm strand length, supporting extended closure techniques and controlled handling across larger operative fields. Supplied with a V-37 TAPERCUT® needle (40 mm), this configuration combines a tapered body with a precision cutting tip, facilitating 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
- 90 cm strand length
- V-37 TAPERCUT® needle
- 40 mm needle length
- Combination taper and cutting tip geometry
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9370H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 90 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: V-37
- Needle Length: 40 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
This PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9380H, 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 2-0 diameter provides enhanced tensile strength suitable for higher-tension closures and approximation of larger tissue structures. The 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 V-34 needle, this configuration facilitates 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 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 2-0 surgical diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- V-34 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: PDP9380H
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 2-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Needle Name: V-34
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
Suitable For
- Higher-tension soft tissue approximation
- Dermal and subcutaneous closure
- General surgical wound closure
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Surgical environments where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9381H, 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 0 diameter provides strong tensile performance suitable for fascia, muscle and higher-tension closures 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 90 cm strand length, supporting extended closure techniques and controlled handling across larger operative fields. Supplied with a V-34 TAPERCUT® needle (36 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 0 high-tensile veterinary diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- V-34 TAPERCUT® needle
- 36 mm needle length
- Combination taper and cutting tip geometry
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9381H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 0
- Length: 90 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: V-34
- Needle Length: 36 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
- Fascial and muscular approximation
- Veterinary procedures involving dense or fibrous tissue
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Applications where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9382H, 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 1 diameter provides substantial tensile strength suitable for fascia, muscle 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 V-34 TAPERCUT® needle (36 mm) manufactured from 420 alloy, 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 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
- V-34 TAPERCUT® needle
- 36 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: PDP9382H
- 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: V-34
- Needle Length: 36 mm
- Needle Alloy: 420
- 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 approximation
- Fascial and muscular closure
- Procedures involving dense or fibrous tissue layers
- Surgical settings requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Applications where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9959H, 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 within veterinary surgical environments.
The USP 2-0 diameter provides enhanced tensile performance suitable for fascia, subcutaneous and general soft tissue closure in companion and larger animal surgery. The violet monofilament construction improves intraoperative visibility while maintaining smooth tissue passage, minimal drag and reliable knot security.
Each suture features a 70 cm strand length to support controlled handling across wider operative fields. Supplied with a 31 mm MHD-1 blunt point dolphin needle, this configuration is designed to separate rather than cut tissue fibres, reducing the risk of inadvertent tissue trauma and supporting safer passage through friable or delicate tissue structures.
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 2-0 veterinary surgical diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- Violet suture for enhanced visibility
- MHD-1 blunt point dolphin needle
- 31 mm needle length
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9959H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 2-0
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: MHD-1
- Needle Length: 31 mm
- Needle Point Type: Blunt Point Dolphin
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
Suitable For
- Fascia and subcutaneous closure in animals
- Procedures involving friable or delicate tissue
- Veterinary surgery requiring blunt dissection rather than cutting
- General soft tissue approximation
- Applications requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support