Silk 1123T

Silk is a natural multifilament non absorbable sterile surgical suture made from braided fibers of natural silk derived from Bombyx Mori L. The number of fibers used in the braiding process depends on the required suture diameter. Silk sutures are coated with a thin layer of wax. The suture is available in a wide range of diameter – length combinations attached to high-quality medical grade stainless steel needles of different sizes and types.

Silk sterile surgical sutures are manufactured according to the requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia for sterile braided silk sutures and with the essential requirements of the directive 93/42/EEC.

Composition: Fibers of natural Silk derived from Bombyx Mori L silkworm Coating: Wax Coloring: Black Thread Size: 3/0 USP (2 metric) Thread Length: 75cm Needle Type: Round Bodied Diamond Point Needle Size: 17mm Needle Shape: 1/2 circle Packaging: Single Quantity per Box: 24

Typically used in:

• General Surgery
• Skin, Mucosa, Fascia
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Gynecology, Obstetrics
• Ophthalmic Surgery
• Hernia Repair