Ethicon PDS™ II Polydioxanone 1 | Z371T | 48mm CTX Taper | 36" Violet | BX/24

The Ethicon Z371T (PDS™ II) is a premium, synthetic, absorbable monofilament suture engineered for extended wound support. In Size 1 (4.0 metric), this suture is specifically designed for high-stress anatomical sites where healing is slow or where prolonged support is critical—such as the abdominal fascia (linea alba), pediatric cardiovascular anastomoses, or orthopedic ligament repairs.

Constructed from Polydioxanone, PDS™ II offers the longest absorption profile of any synthetic absorbable suture. Its monofilament structure ensures a smooth, atraumatic passage through dense tissue and significantly reduces the risk of bacterial "wicking" compared to braided alternatives.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Brand: PDS™ II

• Model / REF: Z371T

• Suture Size: 1 (4.0 metric) — Maximum Structural Strength

• Length: 36 Inches (90 cm)

• Material: Monofilament Polydioxanone

• Color: Violet (Enhanced visibility in deep surgical fields)

• Needle: 48mm CTX (1/2 Circle)

• Needle Point: Taper Point (Atraumatic)

• Quantity: Full Box of 24 Sterile Units

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Extended Tensile Strength Retention: PDS™ II provides critical support during the extended healing phase. It retains approximately 80% of its original strength at 2 weeks, 70% at 4 weeks, and 60% at 6 weeks. This makes it the "gold standard" for patients with compromised healing factors (e.g., obesity, diabetes, or malignancy).

• Heavy-Duty CTX Needle: The 48mm CTX (Circle Taper Extra-Large) is a robust needle designed to penetrate thick fascia or heavy soft tissue without bending. The taper point geometry spreads tissue fibers rather than cutting them, ensuring a secure, leak-proof anchor in structural layers.

• Predictable Absorption Profile: While providing long-term support, the suture is eventually absorbed via hydrolysis. Minimal mass remains at 90 days, with complete absorption typically occurring between 180 and 210 days.

• Superior Monofilament Glide: The smooth surface of Polydioxanone allows the Size 1 strand to glide through dense tissue with minimal resistance. This reduces the "sawing" effect on the fascia, promoting faster post-operative recovery and less inflammation.

• Low Memory & High Pliability: Ethicon’s proprietary processing ensures that even a heavy-gauge Size 1 suture has reduced "package memory," making it easier to handle and tie secure knots in deep or restricted operative fields.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: New – Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: This item is securely contained within its original, undamaged manufacturer's packaging. All 24 individual sterile foil packets are factory-sealed, ensuring 100% sterility and consistent needle-to-suture attachment strength.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical and hospital materials, Primis Medical ensures all Ethicon inventory is rigorously inspected for lot-specific expiration and storage compliance.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in reinforced packaging to protect the large 48mm CTX needles and ensure the sterile foil seals remain uncompromised during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.