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Package Image: pds2.gifPDS II (polydioxanone) Suture
For the longest-lasting absorbable monofilament wound support with outstanding pliability. Indicated for use in all types of soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur, and ophthalmic surgery. Not indicated in adult cardiovascular tissue, microsurgery, or neural tissue.

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       Needle Point Types:
    Convention Cutting Sternum
    ETHIGUARD Blunt Point
    Precision Cosmetic-Conventional Cutting PRIME
    Precision Point-Reverse Cutting
    Reverse Cutting
    Straight Cutting Needles
    Taper Point
    TAPERCUT
      

    Convention Cutting Sternum   

        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    CCS-1   1/2 Circle  60mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    27" ~68cm
     
    Product Image: CCS-1.gifSuture Size2
    Product Code
    Z807T
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    DT-6   Compound Curve  20mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    44" ~110cm
     
    Product Image: DT-6.gifSuture Size4-0
    Product Code
    EA14
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    EN-4   Reverse Ski  24mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    44" ~110cm
     
    Product Image: EN-4.gifSuture Size2-0
    Product Code
    EA12
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    EN-S   1/2 Curve  19mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    48" ~120cm
     
    Product Image: EN-S.gifSuture Size4-03-02-00
    Product Code
    D7792
    D7790
    D7854
    D7855
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    EN-S
    EN-S  
    1/2 Curve  19mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    12" ~30cm
     
    Product Image: EN-S_EN-S.gifSuture Size4-03-0
    Product Code
    D7791
    D7789
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    EN-S
    EN-S  
    1/2 Curve  19mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    10" ~25cm
     
    Product Image: EN-S_EN-S.gifSuture Size3-0
    Product Code
    D7838
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    ST- 4   Straight  19mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    48" ~120cm
     
    Product Image: ST-4.gifSuture Size3-0
    Product Code
    D7834
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    ST- 4
    ST- 4  
    Straight  19mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    10" ~25cm
     
      Suture Size3-0
    Product Code
    D7840
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    ST-4   Straight  19mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    48" ~120cm
     
    Product Image: ST-4.gifSuture Size4-0
    Product Code
    D7836
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    ST-4
    ST-4  
    Straight  19mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    14" ~35cm
     
    Product Image: ST-4_ST-4.gifSuture Size4-0
    Product Code
    Z420G
       
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    ETHIGUARD Blunt Point   

        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    CTB-1   1/2 Circle  36.4mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    8-18" ~45cm
     
    Product Image: CTB-1.gifSuture Size0
    Product Code
    ZB7401,13Control Release(CR)
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    CTB-1   1/2 Circle  36.4mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    27" ~68cm
     
    Product Image: CTB-1.gifSuture Size0
    Product Code
    ZB3403
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    CTB-1   1/2 Circle  36.4mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    36" ~90cm
     
    Product Image: CTB-1.gifSuture Size2-001
    Product Code
    ZB3453
    ZB3463
    ZB347
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    CTX-B   1/2 Circle  48mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    36" ~90cm
     
    Product Image: CTX-B.gifSuture Size01
    Product Code
    ZB370
    ZB371
       
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    Precision Cosmetic-Conventional Cutting PRIME   

        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    PC-1   3/8 Circle  13mmClear
    Monofilament 
    18" ~45cm
     
    Product Image: PC-1.gifSuture Size6-0
    Product Code
    Z833G
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    PC-3   3/8 Circle  16mmClear
    Monofilament 
    18" ~45cm
     
    Product Image: PC-3.gifSuture Size5-04-0
    Product Code
    Z844G
    Z845G
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    PC-5   3/8 Circle  19mmClear
    Monofilament 
    18" ~45cm
     
    Product Image: PC-5.gifSuture Size4-03-0
    Product Code
    Z823G
    Z824G
       
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    Precision Point-Reverse Cutting   

        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    P-1   3/8 Circle  10.5mmClear
    Monofilament 
    18" ~45cm
     
    Product Image: P-1.gifSuture Size6-0
    Product Code
    Z489G
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    P-1   3/8 Circle  10.5mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    18" ~45cm
     
    Product Image: P-1.gifSuture Size6-0
    Product Code
    Z487G
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    P-2   1/2 Circle  8mmClear
    Monofilament 
    18" ~45cm
     
    Product Image: P-2.gifSuture Size5-04-0
    Product Code
    Z503G
    Z504G
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    P-3   3/8 Circle  13mmClear
    Monofilament 
    18" ~45cm
     
    Product Image: P-3.gifSuture Size5-04-0
    Product Code
    Z493G
    Z494G
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    P-3   3/8 Circle  13mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    18" ~45cm
     
    Product Image: P-3.gifSuture Size5-0
    Product Code
    Z463G
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    PS-1   3/8 Circle  24mmClear
    Monofilament 
    18" ~45cm
     
    Product Image: PS-1.gifSuture Size4-03-0
    Product Code
    Z682G
    Z683G
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    PS-2   3/8 Circle  19mmClear
    Monofilament 
    18" ~45cm
     
    Product Image: PS-2.gifSuture Size5-04-03-02-0
    Product Code
    Z495G
    Z496G
    Z497G
    Z498G
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    PS-2   3/8 Circle  19mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    18" ~45cm
     
    Product Image: PS-2.gifSuture Size4-0
    Product Code
    Z513G
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    PS-4   1/2 Circle  16mmClear
    Monofilament 
    18" ~45cm
     
    Product Image: PS-4.gifSuture Size4-0
    Product Code
    Z507G
       
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    Reverse Cutting   

        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    CP   1/2 Circle  40mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    27" ~68cm
     
    Product Image: CP.gifSuture Size2
    Product Code
    Z195T
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    CP-1   1/2 Circle  36.4mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    27" ~68cm
     
    Product Image: CP-1.gifSuture Size3-02-001
    Product Code
    Z465H
    Z466H
    Z467H
    Z468H
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    CP-2   1/2 Circle  26mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    8-18" ~45cm
     
    Product Image: CP-2.gifSuture Size3-02-0
    Product Code
    Z761D13Control Release(CR)
    Z762D13Control Release(CR)
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    CP-2   1/2 Circle  26mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    27" ~68cm
     
    Product Image: CP-2.gifSuture Size3-02-00
    Product Code
    Z968H
    Z969H
    Z970H
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    CPX   1/2 Circle  48mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    27" ~68cm
     
    Product Image: CPX.gifSuture Size1
    Product Code
    Z569T
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    FS-1   3/8 Circle  24mmClear
    Monofilament 
    27" ~68cm
     
    Product Image: FS-1.gifSuture Size4-03-02-0
    Product Code
    Z441H
    Z442H
    Z443H
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    FS-1   3/8 Circle  24mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    27" ~68cm
     
    Product Image: FS-1.gifSuture Size3-02-0
    Product Code
    Z452H
    Z451H
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    FS-2   3/8 Circle  19mmClear
    Monofilament 
    27" ~68cm
     
    Product Image: FS-2.gifSuture Size5-04-03-0
    Product Code
    Z421H
    Z422H
    Z423H
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    FS-2   3/8 Circle  19mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    27" ~68cm
     
    Product Image: FS-2.gifSuture Size4-03-0
    Product Code
    Z397H
    Z398H
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    OS-4   1/2 Circle  22mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    27" ~68cm
     
    Product Image: OS-4.gifSuture Size1
    Product Code
    Z695H
        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    OS-6   1/2 Circle  36.4mmViolet
    Monofilament 
    27" ~68cm
     
    Product Image: OS-6.gifSuture Size01
    Product Code
    Z534T
    Z535H
       
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    Straight Cutting Needles   

        
      
    Ethicon Needle TypeNeedle ShapeNeedle LengthMaterialSuture Length
    KS   Straight  60mmClear
    Monofilament 
    27" ~68cm
     
    Product Image: KS.gifSuture Size4-03-0
    Product Code