Ethicon PDS II (Polydioxanone) Suture, Z496G, Synthetic Absorbable, PS-2 (19 mm), 3/8 Circle Needle, Size 4-0, 18" (45 cm)

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Ethicon PDS II Features

• Ethicon; a leader in medical supplies; offers PDS II Suture; a synthetic absorbable sterile suture composed of polydioxanone

• Essentially absorbed between 182 and 238 days post implantation.

• Synthetic absorbable; size 4-0; undyed monofilament; 18" (45 cm) suture

• Prime Reverse cutting; PS-2 (19 mm); 3/8 circle needle

• Sterile; factory sealed box of 12 sutures

About Ethicon PDS II

PDS II Suture is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur and opthalmic surgery. PDS II is not indicated in adult cardiovascular tissue, microsurgery, and neural tissues. In vivo studies demonstrate that at 14 days post-implantation, 80% of its original strength is retained for sizes 3-0 and larger and 60% for sizes 4-0 and smaller, and at 28 days post-implantation, 40% of its original strength is retained for sizes 3-0 and larger and 70% for sizes 4-0 and smaller. At 42 days, post-implantation, it retains 60% of its original strength for sizes 3-0 and larger and 35% for sizes 4-0 and smaller. For complete indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse reactions, please reference full package insert.