Ethicon PDS II Sutures USP 1, 1/2 Circle Taper Cut V-34 - W9352T -12 Foils

Ethicon PDS II Sutures USP 1, 1/2 Circle Taper Cut V-34 - W9352T is a type of surgical suture manufactured by Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.Here is a breakdown of what each component of the name means:

• Ethicon: The name of the company that produces the suture
• PDS II: The name of the suture material, which is a synthetic absorbable suture made from polydioxanone. PDS II is designed to maintain its tensile strength for a longer period of time than regular PDS sutures.
• Sutures: The general term for surgical threads used to sew together incisions or wounds
• USP 1: A designation that refers to the size of the suture. USP stands for United States Pharmacopeia, and 1 indicates the diameter of the suture thread. USP 1 is thicker than USP 2 but thinner than USP 0.
• 1/2 Circle Taper Cut V-34: This refers to the shape of the needle that is attached to the suture. A taper cut needle has a gradually tapered body that makes it easier to penetrate through tough tissue. The V-34 indicates the curvature of the needle.
• W9352T: This is a product code or reference number that identifies the specific product.