Ethicon D9586 PDS II 0 VIOLET 1X18" CTX DOUBLE ARMED, Box of 12

Ethicon PDS™ II Polydioxanone 0 | D9586 | Double-Armed 48mm CTX | 18" Violet | BX/12

The Ethicon D9586 (PDS™ II) is a heavy-duty, synthetic absorbable monofilament suture engineered for structural wound support in high-tension environments. In Size 0 (3.5 metric), this suture provides significant tensile strength tailored for tissues that heal slowly or require prolonged reinforcement.

This specialized configuration is Double-Armed, featuring two massive 48mm CTX (Circle Taper Extra-Large) needles swaged onto a single 18-inch strand. This setup is highly valued for "center-start" suturing techniques, allowing surgeons to anchor a repair at the midpoint and suture toward both ends simultaneously, which is ideal for massive fascia closures or orthopedic tendon/ligament reattachment.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Brand: PDS™ II (Polydioxanone)

• Model / REF: D9586

• Suture Size: 0 (3.5 metric) — High-Strength Structural Grade

• Length: 18 Inches (45 cm)

• Configuration: Double-Armed (Needle at both ends)

• Material: Monofilament Polydioxanone

• Color: Violet (For maximum visibility in deep anatomical spaces)

• Needle: 48mm CTX (1/2 Circle)

• Needle Point: Taper Point (Atraumatic)

• Quantity: Box of 12 Sterile Units

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Extended Healing Support: PDS™ II offers the longest strength-retention profile of any synthetic absorbable suture. It retains approximately 80% of its strength at 2 weeks, 70% at 4 weeks, and 60% at 6 weeks. This prolonged window is critical for patients with compromised healing or for tissues under constant mechanical load.

• Double-Armed Symmetry: The dual-needle design allows for complex "figure-of-eight" or mattress sutures to be placed with a single unit. This improves surgical efficiency and ensures even tension distribution across a wide incision or repair site.

• CTX Needle Leverage: The 48mm CTX is a robust taper-point needle designed to penetrate dense fascia and thick soft tissue without bending. By spreading tissue fibers rather than cutting them, it minimizes trauma and maximizes the "holding power" of the stitch.

• Monofilament Geometry: The smooth surface of Polydioxanone ensures the suture glides through tissue with minimal drag. Unlike braided sutures, the monofilament design resists bacterial colonization and "wicking," making it safer for use in potentially contaminated fields.

• Predictable Absorption Profile: While providing long-term support, the material is eventually absorbed via hydrolysis, with complete mass absorption typically occurring between 180 and 210 days, leaving no permanent foreign body behind.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: New – Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: This item is securely contained within its original, undamaged manufacturer's packaging. All 12 individual sterile 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 to meet AAMI standards.

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.