Non-absorbable suture thread SILK

general surgeryplastic surgery

Non-absorbable silk sutures have played a vital role in surgical wound closure for decades. In this article, we will explore the benefits and applications of non-absorbable silk sutures, a reliable and versatile suture material. With their strength, flexibility, and biocompatibility, silk sutures offer excellent knot security, promote successful wound healing, and minimize tissue trauma. Join us as we delve into the unique properties of non-absorbable silk sutures and their crucial role in achieving enhanced surgical closure in various surgical specialties. TECHNICAL DATA SILK is a natural fibre and has been manufactured to a highstandard. It has been specially braided to allow ease of handling.The individual filaments of the highest quality silk are speciallytreated to give good handling properties. Special processes arethen applied to ensure regularity of diameter, surface smoothnessand the best extension for good knotting characteristics. SILKisavailable on a widerange of Needles to meet the varying surgicalrequirements including. TYPE Braided multifilament with bee wax treatment STANDARD EP (European Pharmacopoeia) COMPOSITION Entwined fibres proceeding from the cocoomof the silkworm, treated with wax VIRTUES A great tensile strength, ahigh flexibility, easy and secure to knot APPLICATION SInmost of the corporal tissues as suture or ligature.Plastic and general surgery STERILIZATION Gamma COLOUR Black, White. Non-absorbable silk suture material has been a staple in surgical wound closure for its exceptional properties. Join us as we venture into the advantages and applications of non-absorbable silk sutures,