Product Details
Additional Information
| Product Name | Suture, PDS™ Plus Clear 18" PS-2 |
| Needle Type | Precision Reverse Cutting Needle |
| Coating | Uncoated |
| Needle 1 Code | PS-2 |
| Needle Length | 19 mm |
| Needle Material | Stainless Steel Needle |
| Needle Shape | 3/8 Circle |
| Number of Needles | 1-Needle |
| Number of Strands | 12-Strand |
| Suture Type | Monofilament |
| Suture Size | Size 4-0 |
| Suture Color | Clear |
| Suture Length | 18 Inch Suture |
| Suture Material | Polydioxanone with Irgacare® MP |
| Uses | Subcuticular skin closure, general soft tissue approximation, plastic surgery |
Description
Suture, PDS™ Plus 4-0 Clear 18" PS-2 is an absorbable, antibacterial monofilament surgical suture composed of polydioxanone and impregnated with triclosan (Irgacare® MP). It is designed to offer extended wound support while inhibiting bacterial colonization on the suture surface.
This suture retains approximately 80% of its tensile strength at 2 weeks, 70% at 4 weeks, and 60% at 6 weeks post-implantation. Complete mass absorption occurs between 183 and 238 days through hydrolysis. The clear, undyed filament allows minimal tissue drag and is well tolerated by tissue, reducing the incidence of inflammation and foreign body reaction.
PDS™ Plus offers a smooth passage through tissue with reduced memory, enhancing knot security and ease of handling. The monofilament construction contributes to low bacterial adherence, further minimizing infection risk.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The cost of Suture, PDS Plus 4-0 Clear 18" PS2 is $available for registerd members only
Suture, PDS Plus 4-0 Clear 18" PS2 is manufactured by ETHICON™.
You can purchase Suture, PDS Plus 4-0 Clear 18" PS2 on our website at https://supplies.pipelinemedical.com/product/detail/suture-pds-plus-4-0-clear-18-ps2-209335