PRIMA Silk Surgical Suture 75 cm, Reverse Cutting Needle 3/8 Circle 16 mm, USP 5/0

Product details

PRIMA silk surgical suture is a black, sterile, non-absorbable braided multifilament thread intended for precise and secure closure of soft tissue in various surgical procedures. It is used in general, ophthalmic, oral, gastrointestinal and gynecological surgery.

Technical specifications

• Material: silk (braided fibers from silkworm cocoons)

• Thread type: braided multifilament

• Color: black

• Length: 75 cm

• USP size: 5/0

• Needle: reverse cutting, triangular cross-section

• Needle circle: 3/8

• Needle length: 16 mm

• Coating: silicone for smooth passage and knot security

• Properties: non-absorbable, sterile

• Tissue reaction: moderate (initial inflammation followed by gradual encapsulation)

• Tensile strength: high, ensuring long-term tissue support

• Packaging: hermetically sealed to guarantee sterility

Package contents

• Quantity per case: 100 sutures

• Sutures per individual pack: 12 pcs

Clinical applications

• General surgery

• Skin suturing

• Ophthalmic surgery

• Oral surgery

• Gastrointestinal surgery

• Gynecology

• Obstetrics

Contraindications and warnings

• Contraindicated in urinary and biliary tract procedures

• Avoid in patients with allergies or sensitivity to silk