PDS Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) monofilament synthetic absorbable sutures are made from the polyester, poly (p-dioxanone)
Sutures contain Irgacare MP (triclosan), a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent
Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur and ophthalmic surgery (other than contact with cornea and sclera)
Not indicated for adult cardiovascular tissue, microsurgery, and neural tissue
These sutures are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support (up to six weeks) is desirable
