PDS* Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture

Specialties
- Acclarent, Inc.
  - Acclarent, Inc.
    - Acclarent, Inc., a business unit of Ethicon, Inc., is a medical device company located in Menlo Park, CA. Its singular focus is improving patient care in all...
- Ethicon BIOPATCH Products
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- Ethicon Biosurgery
  - Endoscopic Applicator
    - Precision engineered to deliver SURGIFLO® Hemostatic Matrix Lightweight design for optimal control and ease of use Single expression can deliver nearly 5 times more SURGIFLO® than the competitors¹ Disposable,...
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  - ETHICON™ OMNEX™ Surgical Sealant
    - Designed Specifically for Vascular Reconstruction Procedures ETHICON™ OMNEX™ is a 100% synthetic sealant which forms a strong, flexible, physical seal preventing leakage of blood along suture lines in...
  - EVICEL® Fibrin Sealant (Human)
    - Complex Problem. Simple Solution. EVICEL® Fibrin Sealant (Human), once thawed, is ready on-demand to meet your critical bleeding challenges by working independently of your patient’s clotting factors. The only...
  - EVITHROM® Thrombin, Topical (Human)
    - Experience the Human Alternative EVITHROM® Thrombin, Topical (Human) the only ready to use1 all human thrombin Time to hemostasis equivalent to bovine thrombin at 3, 6, and 10 minutes,...
  - INSTAT® MCH Microfibrillar Collagen Hemostat
    - INSTAT® MCH Microfibrillar Collagen Hemostat Utilizing Collagen to Achieve Superior Hemostasis Microfibrillar structure allows convenient control of the amount of product and better coherence of collagen fibers Applicable for irregularly...
  - SURGICEL® Family of Absorbable Hemostats
    - Introducing SURGICEL® SNoW™ Absorbable Hemostat 43% FASTER Time to Hemostasis than SURGICEL® Original Hemostat¹ FOUR Proven Performers The first and only absorbable hemostats proven bactericidal against a broad...
  - SURGICEL® SNoW™ Absorbable Hemostat
    - ADAPTABILITY Speed Handling Performance...SURGICEL® SNoW™ Absorbable Hemostat 43% Faster time to hemostasis than SURGICEL® Original Hemostat1 Enhanced conformability and adherence to the bleeding site compared to SURGICEL® Original Hemostat2 Structured...
  - SURGIFLO® Family of Products
    - Staying Power Thicker matrix designed to stay where placed even during active bleeding1 Achieves hemostasis in
  - SURGIFOAM® Absorbable Hemostat Family
    - The #1 Gelatin Family of Products in the US SURGIFOAM® Absorbable Gelatin Powder Complete coverage, rapid hemostasis on rough or uneven surfaces Add thrombin or saline to achieve desired...
- Ethicon Gynecare
  - GYNECARE GYNEMESH® PS Nonabsorbable PROLENE® Soft Mesh
    - GYNECARE GYNEMESH® PS for Vaginal Wall Prolapse Surgical Treatment GYNECARE GYNEMESH® PS is indicated for tissue reinforcement and long-lasting stabilization of fascial structures of the pelvic floor in vaginal...
  - GYNECARE INTERCEED® Absorbable Adhesion Barrier
    - GYNECARE INTERCEED® Absorbable Adhesion Barrier Safely and effectively reduces the formation of adhesions in a range of open gynecologic pelvic procedures1 Reduces adhesion formation by forming a continuous...
  - GYNECARE MORCELLEX™ Tissue Morcellator
    - To order GYNECARE MORCELLEX™ Tissue Morcellator:Contact your local Ethicon Gynecare Sales Representative or call 1-800-255-2500. GYNECARE MORCELLEX™ Tissue Morcellator delivers an optimal combination of safety, control and simplicity....
  - GYNECARE PROLIFT+M™ Pelvic Floor Repair System
    - GYNECARE PROLIFT+M™ complements your surgical abilities and helps you meet the demands of symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse.¹ Coverage GYNECARE PROLIFT+M™ offers proven apical and mid-vagina support² GYNECARE PROLIFT+M™ also provides...
  - GYNECARE PROLIFT® Pelvic Floor Repair System
    - GYNECARE PROLIFT® Total, Anterior and Posterior Pelvic Floor Repair Systems The GYNECARE PROLIFT® Total, Anterior and Posterior Pelvic Floor Repair Systems are indicated for tissue reinforcement and...
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    - To order GYNECARE PROSIMA™ Contact your local Ethicon Gynecare Sales Representative or call 1-800-255-2500. Only GYNECARE PROSIMA™ delivers a truly tension-free repair of pelvic organ prolapse. Vaginal support...
  - GYNECARE THERMACHOICE® Uterine Balloon Therapy System
    - GYNECARE THERMACHOICE® III Uterine Balloon Therapy System GYNECARE THERMACHOICE® III Uterine Balloon Therapy System is a thermal balloon ablation device intended to ablate the endometrial lining of...
  - GYNECARE TVT™ Family of Products
    - Introducing the next evolution in treatment for stress urinary incontinence The retropubic sling with tactile feedback for enhanced control Prescribing Information Confidence that you can achieve consistent results...
  - GYNECARE VERSAPOINT™ Bipolar Electrosurgery System
    - GYNECARE VERSAPOINT™ Bipolar Electrosurgery System GYNECARE VERSAPOINT™ Bipolar Electrosurgery System is an innovative instrument with the potential to transform the way operative hysteroscopy is performed. This advanced technology...
  - GYNECARE® Family of Products for Pelvic Floor Repair
    - GYNECARE PROLIFT® Pelvic Floor Repair System combines a unique delivery system with a specifically designed mesh implant to allow surgeons to treat symptomatic prolapse patients. GYNECARE PROLIFT+M™ Pelvic...
- Ethicon Products
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  - Absorbable Sutures Family
    - Ethicon synthetic absorbable sutures exhibit a range of different characteristics and capabilities. From VICRYL RAPIDE* (polyglactin 910) Suture for effective short-term wound support, to PDS* II (polydioxanone) Suture...
  - BLAKE® Silicone Drains
    - BLAKE® Silicone Drains The BLAKE® Drains are white, radiopaque silicone drains with 4 channels along the sides with a solid core center. The other components consist of a...
  - DERMABOND ADVANCED™ Topical Skin Adhesive
    - DERMABOND ADVANCED™ Topical Skin Adhesive Wound Strength and Protection DERMABOND ADVANCED™ provides a secure wound closure and a protective microbial barrier over the wound.1 DERMABOND ADVANCED™ enhances wound closure...
  - DERMABOND™ PRINEO™ Skin Closure System
    - DERMABOND™ PRINEO™ Skin Closure System Supports wound with strength equivalent to 3-0 sutures1 Demonstrates equivalent wound healing and cosmesis compared to original DERMABOND® Topical Skin Adhesive at 30...
  - ETHICON PHYSIOMESH™ Flexible Composite Mesh
    - Physiologically designed to complement your patient's every Twist and Turn.1-5 Handling Characteristics The handling characteristics of ETHICON PHYSIOMESH™ deliver outstanding ease of use.5 Anatomy of abdominal wall can be viewed...
  - ETHICON SECURESTRAP™ Fixation Device
    - Unique, absorbable "strap" design uses 2 points of fixation to straddle mesh pores and fibers, including large-pore constructions.4 Straddling a mesh pore. Straddling a mesh fiber. Delivers secure mesh...
  - FlexHD® Acellular Hydrated Dermis Family
    - FlexHD® Acellular Hydrated Dermis, a matrix derived from human skin, is available through a strategic alliance between Ethicon and the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF). FlexHD® Acellular Hydrated Dermis...
  - Hernia Repair Family
    - Ethicon Hernia Solutions is pleased to offer a complete line of mesh products for hernia repair. Further details are provided on the individual hernia repair product pages...
  - Non-Absorbable Sutures Family
    - Ethicon Nonabsorbable Sutures Nonabsorbable materials are used to suture tissues requiring long-term or permanent support in which the product strength is critical. They are classified as monofilament or...

Weeks	In Vivo Strength Retention
Weeks	4/0 and Smaller	3/0 and Larger		Absorption Profile
2 Weeks	60%	80%	(Dyed & Clear)	183 – 238 days
4 Weeks	40%	70%
6 Weeks	35%	60%

PDS* Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture

PDS* Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture—a Monofilament Synthetic Absorbable Suture