Silk 1754

MEDIPAC S.A. · #1754 · source

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.

Typical Applications:
  • General Surgery
  • Skin, Mucosa, Fascia
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthopedics
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Gynecology, Obstetrics
  • Ophthalmic Surgery
  • Hernia Repair
Specifications:
  • Type: Synthetic / Non-Absorbable / Braided / Coated
  • Composition: Fibers of natural Silk
  • Coating: Wax
  • Coloring: Black
  • Needle Sizes: 10mm to 90mm
  • Thread Sizes: USP 7/0 to 4 (EP 0.5 to 6.0)

Product Information

ManufacturerMEDIPAC S.A.
Size3
ColorBLACK
Length75cm
MaterialSilk
Quantity24
Usp Size2/0
Pack size24
DescriptionSilk (derived from Bombyx Mori L silkworm) natural braided sterile surgical suture
Needle Size50mm
Needle typeCutting
Product Code1754
Suture ColorBLACK
Expiry FormatMM/YY
PharmacopoeiaEur.Pharm
Suture Length75cm
Thread Length75cm
Additional CodeN/A
Needle Diameter50mm
Pouches Per Box24
Needle CurvatureStraight
Thread Size (usp)2/0
Needle OrientationStraight
Thread Size (metric)3
Thread Thickness (usp)2/0
No. Of Needles Per SutureSingle
Thread Thickness (metric)3