Are Pds Sutures Dissolvable?

Because PDS II (polydioxanone) Suture is absorbable, it is not recommended if extended approximation of tissues (longer than six weeks) is required. The suture should not be used in combination with prosthetic devices, such as synthetic grafts or heart valves.

Is PDS sutures absorbable?

PDS (polydioxanone suture), a new synthetic absorbable suture, was used in 21 patients undergoing cataract surgery. It still retains 25% of its tensile strength at 42 days but absorption takes 130-180 days.

What kind of suture is PDS?

Polydioxanone (PDS II) is a synthetic, absorbable, monofilament suture made from a polymer of paradioxanone (Figure 2). It has greater initial tensile strength than polyglycolic acid and polyglactin 910 but has the poorest knot security of all the synthetic absorbable sutures.