Silk Surgical Suture, 150cm, Without Needle, USP 0

Product details

Suture sizes are usually indicated using the USP (United States Pharmacopeia) system. This numbering system can be a little confusing, but it centers around the „0” suture.

Suture sizes increase from USP size 0 („zero”) to size 1, commonly called „number 1”, to USP size 2 („number 2”) and up. The sutures are composed of threads braided from the silkworm cocoon.

Features:

• Type - braided multifilament;

• Coating - silicone;

• Tissue reaction - moderate;

• Absorption - Silk suture causes an initial inflammatory reaction in the tissues, followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue;

• Box of 12 sutures;

• High tensile strength, non-absorbable;

• Braided or twisted structure'

• Coated multifilament;

• Hermetically sealed packaging.

Benefits:

• Good, extended tissue support for up to 3 months;

• Excellent handling properties;

• High flexibility;

• Excellent knot security;

• Smooth passage through tissue with minimal cutting, tissue drag and trauma;

• Good tying/adjustability;

• Low capillarity;

• Guaranteed product sealing and sterility.

The sutures are indicated for general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, particularly in:

• General surgery;

• Skin suturing;

• Ophthalmic surgery;

• Oral surgery;

• Gastrointestinal surgery;

• Gynecology;

• Obstetrics.

Contraindications:

• Urinary tract;

• Biliary tract;

• Patients with allergies or sensitivity to silk.

Colors: black.

Sizes: 150 cm thread length and USP 0, 1, 2, 2/0, 3/0.