Ethicon PDS Plus suture 5/0 is a synthetic absorbable monofilament made of polydioxanone with triclosan, designed for wound closure. The violet, unidirectional 70 cm (27 in) strand is paired with a 17 mm RB-1 1/2 circle taper point needle for precise soft-tissue placement. It features an absorption profile of approximately 182 to 238 days. Packaged 36 units per box to support high-volume surgical use in veterinary settings.