New Products

Introducing New PDS* Plus (polydioxanone) Antibacterial Suture
Now you have an anitbacterial option of our most popular suture with the added benefit of fighting bacteria at the suture line.

• PDS* Plus is a synthetic, absorbable monofilament suture designed for long-term wound support.
  Like VICRYL* Plus (polyglactin 910) and MONOCRYL* Plus (poliglecaprone 25)
• PDS* Plus features the IRGACARE** MP (triclosan) treatment, which creates a zone of inhibition around the sutre to keep bacteria in check.
• This added level of protection costs just cents more per suture.
• PDS* Plus and MONOCRYL* Plus are effective against: Staph A, Staph E, MRSA, MRSE, E. Coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae
• VICRYL* Plus is effective against: Staph A, Staph E, MRSA and MRSE

Also Available MONOCRYL* Plus Antibacterial (poliglecaprone 25) Suture!

An excellent monofilament suture choice for high-risk patients or procedures where bacterial presence is a concern.

• Inhibits bacterial colonization of the suture by such known pathogens as E. coli, Klebsiellapneumoniae, Staph aureus, Staph epidermidis, Methicillin Resistant S. aureus, and Meththicillin Resistant S. epidermidis.***
• In vivo testing has demonstrated the ability of MONOCRYL* Plus Antibacterial Suture to kill such bacteria as E. coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae.***
• Excellent out-of-package strength.
• Great pliability for smooth, even passage through tissue.
• Easier to knot for precise knot placement.

For more information or to order, please contact your Novartis Animal Health US, Inc. sales representative, distributor representative, or Customer Relations at
800-332-2761.

Now you have two options when your case calls for an antibacterial suture.

• VICRYL* Plus (polyglactin 910), the first and only Antibacterial Braided Suture and new MONOCRYL* Plus (poliglecaprone 25) Antibacterial Monofilament Suture, both contain Irgacare** MP, a pure form of Triclosan, which is a proven, broad-spectrum antibacterial.
• In vitro studies demonstrate a zone of inhibition. In vivo studies demonstrate that Triclosan on the suture inhibits bacterial colonization of the suture.
• Triclosan has been effectively used in consumer products for over 30 years.
• Select an antibacterial suture for high-risk cases or procedures where bacterial presence is a concern:
  - Diabetes
  - Anorexia
  - Feline Leukemia
  - FIV
  - Cancer
  - Patients on corticosteroids
  - Immuno-suppressed patients
  - Hypothyroidism

MONOCRYL* Plus Antibacterial (poliglecaprone 25) Suture

• Absorbable, synthetic monofilament suture.
• Contains Irgacare** MP (Triclosan).
• Proven to kill such bacteria as E. coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae on the suture.***

Coated VICRYL* Plus Antibacterial (polyglactin 910) Suture

• Absorbable, synthetic braided suture.
• Contains Irgacare** MP (Triclosan).
• Designed to reduce bacterial colonization on the suture.***
• In vivo testing has demonstrated the ability to kill bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus on the suture.***
• Clinical evidence demonstrates a significant reduction in pain and edema.***
• Handling and knot security of a braided suture.

Use of Vicryl* Plus or Monocryl* Plus does not replace antimicrobials or good surgical technique.

*Trademark of ETHICON , INC.

**IRGACARE is a registered trademark of Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation.

***Data on file

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