This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP1013H, 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 provides smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound support.

Incorporating antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in veterinary surgical environments. The USP 5-0 diameter offers refined tensile performance suitable for delicate veterinary dermal and soft tissue closure requiring secure approximation and precise handling.

The 70 cm strand length supports controlled placement and meticulous suturing techniques. This suture is supplied with a C-1 taperpoint needle (13 mm), enabling smooth penetration of delicate animal tissue while minimising trauma and maintaining needle stability.

With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional veterinary surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.

• Key Features
• Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
• Antibacterial suture technology
• USP 5-0 veterinary surgical diameter
• 70 cm strand length
• C-1 taperpoint needle
• 13 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: PDP1013H
• Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
• Suture Size: USP 5-0
• Length: 70 cm
• Colour: Violet
• Material: Polydioxanone
• Absorbability: Absorbable
• Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
• Directionality: Unidirectional
• Needle Name: C-1
• Needle Length: 13 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
• Veterinary dermal closure
• Small animal soft tissue approximation
• General veterinary surgery
• Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support
• Applications where antibacterial suture protection is desired