Silk Sutures 12pcs

DSI Silk Braided Sutures offer a unique solution for surgical needs, both non-absorbable and non-mutagenic. Crafted from natural silk fibers called fibroin, with a silicone coating that reduces capillarity and enhances surface lubrication. This specialized design ensures easy tissue passage and superior knot security.

DSI Silk Braided Sutures are derived entirely from the larvae of silkworms, these sutures undergo meticulous braiding and coating processes, resulting in exceptional suppleness and flexibility ideal for surgical procedures.

DSI Silk Braided Sutures are known for their excellent knot security, an essential property for maintaining the stability of wound closure. They are non-absorbable, which makes them perfect for wounds that require long-term support or in situations where prolonged wound healing is expected.

Indications:

• Extraction sockets
  
• Gingival surgery
  
• Implant surgery
  
• Alveolar ridge preservation
  
• Skin closure
  
• Soft tissue repair
  
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery
  
• Emergency and trauma surgery

Features & Benefits:

• High tensile strength - Offer high tensile strength, ensuring durability and integrity in wound closure
• Reduced tissue reaction - Natural silk material minimizes the risk of allergic reactions and tissue irritation, ensuring patient comfort and safety
• Flexibility - Silk sutures are flexible, allowing them to adapt to the contours of the wound site and withstand movement without causing tissue damage
• Knot security - Provide excellent knot security, ensuring that knots hold firmly in place during and after surgery
• Non-absorbable - Suitable for wounds that require long-term support and where prolonged wound healing is expected
• Versatility - Silk sutures can be used in a wide range of surgical procedures across different specialties due to their versatility and compatibility with various tissue types
• Sterilize packaging - Each suture is individually packaged and sterilized to ensure compliance with medical standards and reduce the risk of surgical site infections
• New needle - Equipped with a new improved atraumatic needle for less friction and tissue irritation

Technical Information:

• Characteristics: Multifilament, Natural silk, Non-absorbable, sterile
• Chemical structure: Natural silk fibers from Bombyx mori silkworm
• Coating: Coating of silicone mixture
• Color: Black
• Wound support: Long-term, may remain in place indefinitely
• Complete resorption: Not applicable
• Tensile strength: Maintains tensile strength for extended periods
• Tissue Reaction: Generally well-tolerated, minimal
• Capillarity: Present
• Shape memory: No
• Knot security: Good
• Smoothness: Good
• Sawing effect: Limited (coated)
• Needle type: 19mm reverse cut 3/8 circle atraumatic

The package includes 12 x 75cm sutures in each pack, with a 19 mm atraumatic needle 3/8 circle

Sizes for selection: 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0 USP