PDS II (polydioxanone) Suture

PDS II is a sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament suture made from the polyester poly(p-dioxanone). It is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including paediatric CV tissue, microsurgery and ophthalmic surgery.  It should not be used where prolonged (beyond six weeks) approximation is required, ie heart valves, synthetic grafts.

Material:  Monofilament - Dyed/Undyed

Size Range:  7/0 through 2

Typical Use:

Indicated for:

• Soft tissue approximation
• Fascia closure
• Blood vessel anastomoses
• Pediatric cardiovascular
• Orthopedic surgery
• Ophthalmic surgery
• Absorption allowing wound support for up to 6 weeks

Contraindicated for:

• Extended (>6 weeks) approximation of tissues under stress
• Conjunction with prosthetic devices (heart valves or synthetic grafts)

Breaking Strength Retention (BSR) Profile: 

In vivo strength retention:

4/0 and smaller
60% at 2 weeks
40% at 4 weeks
35% at 6 weeks

3/0 and larger
80% at 2 weeks
70% at 4 weeks
60% at 6 weeks

Absorption Rate (Complete by): 182-238 days