Sofsilk Silk Sutures, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle P-10, 3/8 Circle (12/bx)

Non-absorbable sutures. Superior softness and compliance. Premium reverse cutting edge needle. Coated with silicone or wax mixture. Used in general soft tissue approximation. Size 6-0 . Covidien Kendall Sofsilk Silk Sutures are non-absorbable, sterile, surgical sutures. They are made from natural proteinaceous silk fibers called fibroin. These braided sutures are available coated evenly with either silicone or a special wax mixture. This helps reduce capillarity and increase surface lubricity, which enhances handling characteristics, ease of passage through tissue, and knot run-down properties. Sofsilk sutures are used in general soft tissue approximation and or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, microsurgery, and neurological surgery. The plastic suture reels are manufactured with a material molded into the plastic to allow location within the body by X-ray. The needle on this suture is a premium reverse cutting needle. This needle is a plastic specialty reconstructive surgery reverse cutting needle. It is used for reconstructive surgery procedures that involve muscle, tendons, cartilage, fascia and skin. The needle features a reverse cutting edge for deep tissue cutting and dissection. Choose your Covidien Kendall Sofsilk Silk Sutures. SS1639G: Sofsilk Silk Sutures, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle P-10, 3/8 Circle, 12 Sutures per box. SS5641G: Sofsilk Silk Sutures, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle P-13, 3/8 Circle, 12 Sutures per box. Purchase online, simply choose from the dropdown menu above and press add to cart!. . Made in the USA. .