PDS* II (polydioxanone) Suture

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- ETHICON Biosurgery
  - ETHICON™ OMNEX | Surgical Sealant
    - ETHICON™ OMNEX Surgical Sealant A revolutionary way to seal anastomosis. All-in-one application for complete control. ETHICON™ OMNEX Surgical Sealant is a synthetic sealant that forms a physical barrier to...
  - EVICEL ▼ ™ | Solutions for Sealant
    - EVICEL™ Solutions for Sealant (Human Fibrinogen; Human Thrombin) EVICEL™ Solutions for Sealant is a fibrin sealant for haemostasis in surgery: it is used as supportive treatment in surgery...
  - QUIXIL ® | Solutions for Sealant
    - QUIXIL® Solutions for Sealant (Human Fibrinogen; Human Thrombin) QUIXIL® Solutions for Sealant is a fibrin sealant for haemostasis in surgery: it is used as supportive treatment in surgery...
  - SPONGOSTAN* POWDER | Absorbable Haemostatic Gelatin Powder
    - SPONGOSTAN* POWDER Haemostatic Absorbable Gelatin Powder Proven Safety & Efficacy 50 years of proven safety and efficacy1 Fully absorbed in 4-6 weeks2 Customized consistency for optimal haemostasis and conformability Achieve...
  - SPONGOSTAN* | Absorbable Haemostatic Gelatin Sponge
    - SPONGOSTAN* Haemostatic Absorbable Gelatin Sponge Proven Safety & Efficacy Absorbs 45 times its weight 50 years of proven safety and efficacy1 Fully absorbed in 4-6 weeks2 Unsurpassed Gelatin Sponge Performance...
  - SURGICEL* | Family of Absorbable Haemostats
    - SURGICEL* Family of Absorbable Haemostats provides a variety of options to manage a broad range of bleeding challenges Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose available in 3 formats: SURGICEL* ORIGINAL...
  - SURGIFLO* | Haemostatic Matrix
    - SURGIFLO* Haemostatic Matrix SURGIFLO* Haemostatic Matrix is a sterile, absorbable porcine gelatin intended for haemostatic use by applying to the bleeding surface. The pre-filled matrix is off-white in...
- ETHICON Products
  - Absorbable Sutures Family
    - ETHICON synthetic absorbable sutures exhibit a range of different characteristics and capabilities. From VICRYL RAPIDE Suture for effective short-term wound support, to VICRYL Suture for medium-term applications, ETHICON...
  - BLAKE® Silicone Drains | For Excellent Drainage PLUS
    - The BLAKE® Drains are white, radiopaque silicone drains with four channels along the sides with a solid core center. The other components consist of a silicone hub,...
  - Dermabond | Strong Closure – Strong Protection
    - DERMABOND® Topical Skin Adhesive DERMABOND® Adhesive is a topical skin adhesive used by doctors to close wounds. It may not be appropriate for all wounds or skin...
  - ETHICON Hernia Repair Family
    - When it comes to your work and your patients' lives, ETHICON™ understands that team work is vital to everyone's success - and we are proud to play...
  - ETHICON PHYSIOMESH™ Flexible Composite Mesh
    - EXCEPTIONAL INTRA-OPERATIVE HANDLING Handling characteristics deliver exceptional ease of use and effective repairs4,11 Transparent and trimmable Absorbable markers for orientation Can be placed with either side towards viscera...
  - ETHICON SECURESTRAP™ Fixation Device
    - UNIQUELY DESIGNED TO DELIVER CONSISTENT AND SECURE MESH FIXATION Delivers secure mesh fixation during the tissue integration period3 Unique strap design allows for appropriate tissue capture and...
  - Non-Absorbable Sutures Family
    - ETHICON Non-Absorbable Sutures Non-absorbable materials are used to suture tissues requiring long-term or permanent support in which the product strength is critical. They tend to be classed in...
- ETHICON Women's Health & Urology
  - BULKAMID | URINARY INCONTINENCE
    - BULKAMID Urethral bulking has become an important alternative for patients asking for minimally invasive treatments or for those who opt out of surgical procedures such as GYNECARE TVTTM,...
  - ETHICON INTERCOAT® | Absorbable Adhesion Prevention Barrier Gel
    - ETHICON INTERCOAT® Absorbable Adhesion Barrier Gel is an absorbable adhesion barrier gel used to prevent the cycle of adhesions in women. It is an easy to use...
  - GYNECARE GYNEMESH PS | PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE
    - GYNECARE GYNEMESH PS Pelvic Organ Prolapse is a large problem with it being estimated that by 2030, that nearly 70 million women will be at risk of...
  - GYNECARE INTERCEED® | Absorbable Adhesion Barrier
    - GYNECARE INTERCEED® | Absorbable Adhesion Barrier GYNECARE INTERCEED® Absorbable Adhesion Barrier is the safe, effective and site specific solution for adhesion prevention. When a woman undergoes surgery, such...
  - GYNECARE MORCELLEX® | Tissue morcellator
    - GYNECARE MORCELLEX® Tissue Morcellator is engineered for utmost reliability and performance. This new mechanical Tissue Morcellator is a superbly engineered morcellation tool. Not only does it provide...
  - GYNECARE PROLIFT + M | PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE
    - GYNECARE PROLIFT+M™ Total, Anterior and Posterior Pelvic Floor Repair Systems The active lifestyle of today’s woman should not be held back by pelvic organ prolapse. Together, we aim...
  - GYNECARE PROLIFT | PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE
    - GYNECARE PROLIFT® Total, Anterior and Posterior Pelvic Floor Repair Systems ETHICON Women’s Health and Urology GYNECARE PROLIFTTM system consists of a trocar delivery system to streamline the placement...
  - GYNECARE PROSIMA™ Pelvic Floor Repair System
    - To order GYNECARE PROSIMA™ contact your local Ethicon Women's Health & Urology Sales Representative. Only GYNECARE PROSIMA™ delivers a truly tension-free repair of pelvic organ prolapse. Edit Export Clone name: GYNECARE PROSIMAâ¢...
  - GYNECARE THERMACHOICE
    - Gynecare Thermachoice | Endometrial Ablation | Balloon Device GYNECARE THERMACHOICE® Uterine Balloon Therapy System is a minimally invasive treatment developed to reduce excessive menstrual bleeding in pre-menopausal women...
  - GYNECARE TVT FAMILY | Tension Free Support for Incontinence
    - GYNECARE TVT™ Family of Products Tension-free Support Products for Incontinence The GYNECARE TVT™ Family of Products brings over 11 years of technological innovation to treat stress urinary incontinence. Included...
  - GYNECARE VERSAPOINT® | Bipolar Electrosurgery System
    - GYNECARE VERSAPOINT™ Bipolar Electrosurgery System GYNECARE VERSAPOINT® Bipolar Electrosurgery System is an innovative electrosurgical system which operates in normal saline as distension medium. This breakthrough technology can enable...
  - GYNECARE VERSASCOPE® | Hysteroscopy System
    - GYNECARE VERSASCOPE™ Hysteroscopy System allows viewing of the cervical canal and uterine cavity GYNECARE VERSASCOPE® System is a safe and effective mini-hysteroscopy system that provides high resolution in...

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

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

Ethicon 360 EMEA

PDS* II (polydioxanone) Suture

PDS* II (polydioxanone) Suture

PDS* II (polydioxanone) Suture

PDS II Suture
The Strength You Need and Expect for Extended Wound Support

A Strong Suture for Slow-Healing Tissue:

A Strong Suture With Easier Handling:

Ethicon 360 EMEA

PDS* II (polydioxanone) Suture

PDS* II (polydioxanone) Suture

PDS* II (polydioxanone) Suture

PDS II Suture The Strength You Need and Expect for Extended Wound Support

A Strong Suture for Slow-Healing Tissue:

A Strong Suture With Easier Handling:

PDS II Suture
The Strength You Need and Expect for Extended Wound Support