Together, we can address the risk factors
Over 1.4 million people worldwide suffer from infectious complications acquired in healthcare facilities.1
Many surgical site infections (SSIs) lead to morbidity, mortality, excess hospital days and excess charges.2
To address one of the risk factors, Ethicon created Plus SUTURES, the world’s first antibacterial sutures.
ETHIGUARD* Safety Needles
Protect yourself and your patients - without compromising performance.
ZONE OF INHIBITION
In vitro testing has shown Plus SUTURES inhibit bacterial colonization on the suture.
