Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial Suture | Size 4-0 | 36" Length | Double-Armed V-5 | PDP137H

The Ethicon PDP137H is a high-performance, long-term absorbable monofilament suture composed of Polydioxanone (PDS™). This specific "Plus" model is coated with IRGACARE® MP (Triclosan), an antibacterial agent designed to create a zone of inhibition that prevents microbial colonization of the suture strand. As a 4-0 gauge, it provides a fine, high-tensile strand ideal for delicate tissue approximation where prolonged wound support is critical.

This configuration is Double-Armed, featuring two V-5 Tapercut needles on a single 36-inch strand. The Tapercut needle combines a triangular cutting tip with a round, tapering body, allowing for easy penetration through tough or calcified tissue while minimizing the "hole elongation" common with standard cutting needles.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Model / REF: PDP137H

• Material: Polydioxanone (PDS™ Plus) with Triclosan

• Suture Size: 4-0

• Strand Length: 36 Inches (90 cm)

• Needle Name: Dual V-5 (Ethalloy™ Suture Needle Alloy)

• Needle Length: 17 mm

• Needle Shape: 1/2 Circle

• Point Type: Tapercut (Initial cutting tip, tapering body)

• Quantity: Box of 36 Foil Packets

Technical & Research Advantages

• Extended Tensile Support: PDS™ is unique among absorbables, maintaining significant functional strength for up to 6 weeks. In a research setting, this allows for the study of chronic wound healing and long-term material degradation in fascia or vascular models.

• Antibacterial "Plus" Technology: The Triclosan coating provides an excellent model for studying the prevention of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) and the reduction of bacterial biofilm formation on implanted materials.

• Double-Armed V-5 Efficiency: Having a needle at both ends of the 36-inch strand is ideal for "loop" suturing, continuous running stitches, or vascular anastomosis simulations, allowing for bilateral anchoring without extra knots.

• Ethalloy™ Needle Performance: Forged from a proprietary stainless steel alloy, the V-5 needles resist bending and breaking even when passing through tough or prosthetic materials, ensuring consistent performance in high-fidelity simulations.

• High-Visibility Violet: The deep violet color provides exceptional contrast against anatomical structures or synthetic tissue analogs, facilitating precise placement during recorded surgical drills or robotic testing.

Applications (Non-Clinical)

• Surgical Education: Mastering continuous running sutures, "parachute" techniques, and deep fascia closure simulations.

• Veterinary Research: Use in non-clinical anatomical studies and veterinary surgical skills development for slow-healing tissues.

• Device Testing: Evaluating the performance of surgical robots, needle drivers, and mechanical tensioners on long-term absorbable materials.

• Microbiology Research: Testing the zone of inhibition against various bacterial strains using the Triclosan-coated PDS™ strand.

Condition & Disclaimer

• Status: NEW — Original Packaging. The individual foil packets remain hermetically sealed and untampered with.

• Important Usage Note: These items are Expired or near-expiration.

• Restricted Use: This product is sold strictly for Research, Testing, and Instructional use. It is NOT intended for human or veterinary clinical use. Efficacy, sterility, and tensile strength cannot be guaranteed for clinical implantation.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical supplies, Primis Medical ensures all research-grade inventory is stored in climate-controlled environments to maintain its physical integrity for testing.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in original Ethicon boxes to protect the dual 17mm V-5 needles and ensure the internal foil seals remain intact during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.