SILK
(SYNTHETIC NON ABSORBABLE SUTURE)
Used in most of the corporal tissues as suture or ligature. Plastic and general surgery.
Not used in biliary and urinary tracts or in the presence of infection.
Composition | Natural silk |
Coating | Wax and Silicone |
Thread Color | Black |
Structure | Braided |
Origin | Silkworm larval cocoons |
Sizes available | USP10/0 (O.2metric) to USP 2 (5metric) |
Sterilization | Gamma Radiation |
The main peformance
1. cell adhession is strong , has good biocompatibility , non-toxic side effects absorption of stable
2. threads body have antibacterial actuvity , can inhibit bacterial growth of the wound site, and induces wound tissue growth ,wound healing .
3. surface of the body is made through a special process, it's smooth , easy to suture. .
4. high tensile strength , soft body , easy to knot is very stable .
5. easy to store and transport , can application to all types of wound sew
ABSORBABLE STURE | Polyglacolic acid suture (PGA) |
Plain catgut |
Chromic Chromic catgut |
Polyglactine suture (PGLA) |
Polydioxanone (PDO) |
Polyglactine swift (PGAR) |
NON-ABSORBABLE SUTURE | Silk suture |
Nylon suture |
Polyester |
Polypropylene |
| Stainless-steel |
Needle | the needle has 1/2 circle,3/8 circle,1/4 circle,4/8 circle,straight,half circle |