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