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 |
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Braided or twisted structure |
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Coated multifilament |
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Hermetically sealed packing |
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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 |