Sutures, Silk Braided, Black, Non-Absorbable

$39.33 AUD 
(GST Included)
SKU: 815 0120


 

Silk Braided Silk Virgin
Type Braided multifilament Twisted multifilament
Composition Braided fibres from the cocoon of the silkworm Twisted fibres from the cocoon of the silkworm
Coating Waxes Silicone None
Colour Black Blue
Tissue reaction Moderate
Absorption Silk suture elicits an initial inflammatory reaction in tissues, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissues
Presentation Box with 12 sutures

 

 

CHARACTERISTICS

BENEFITS

High tensile strength, non absorbable
  • Good and extended tissue support for up to 3 month
Braided or twisted structure
  • Excellent handling properties
  • High flexibility
    High tensile strength
  • Excellent knot security
Coated multifilament
  • Soft passage through the tissues with minimal sawing, tissue drag and trauma
  • Good knot tie down / adjustability
  • Reduced capillary action
Hermetically sealed packing
  • Guaranteed seal and product sterility

INDICATIONS

  • General soft tissue closing and/or ligation
  • General surgery
  • Skin closure
  • Ophthalmic surgery
  • Oral surgery
  • Gastrointestinal surgery
  • Gynaecology
  • Obstetrics

CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • Urinary tract
  • Biliary tract
  • Known allergies or sensitivities to silk

 

 

 

 SIZE USP METRIC EP LENGTH ORDER CODE PACKAGING
20mm 4/0 1.5 75cm 815 0120 BOX OF 12
26mm 3/0 2 75cm 820 0126 BOX OF 12
26mm 2/0 3 75cm 830 0126 BOX OF 12

 

 SIZE USP METRIC EP LENGTH ORDER CODE PACKAGING
12mm 6/0 0.7 45cm 807 1512 BOX OF 12
12mm 5/0 1 45cm 810 1512 BOX OF 12
16mm 5/0 1 45cm 810 1516 BOX OF 12
16mm 4/0 1.5 75cm 815 1516 BOX OF 12
19mm 5/0 1 75cm 810 1519 BOX OF 12
19mm 4/0 1.5 75cm 815 1519 BOX OF 12
19mm 3/0 2 75cm 820 1519 BOX OF 12
24mm 4/0 1.5 75cm 815 1524 BOX OF 12
24mm 3/0 2 75cm 820 1524 BOX OF 12
24mm 2/0 3 75cm 830 1524 BOX OF 12
26mm 2/0 3 75cm 830 1526 BOX OF 12
30mm 3/0 2 75cm 820 1530 BOX OF 12
30mm 2/0 3 75cm 830 1530 BOX OF 12
30mm 0 3.5 75cm 835 1530 BOX OF 12
37mm 2/0 3 75cm 830 1537 BOX OF 12
37mm 0 3.5 75cm 835 1537 BOX OF 12