SMI Silk braided non-absorbable surgical suture with needle, USP 4/0 (EP 1.5), 75 cm, HS17 needle, black, 12 pcs/box, Ref: 8151417

SMI Silk braided non-absorbable surgical suture with needle, USP 4/0 (EP 1.5), 75 cm, HS17 needle, black, 12 pcs/box

SMI Silk braided is a black, braided, coated silk suture. High tensile strength, excellent handling and knot security; the coating reduces capillarity and tissue trauma, and the black colour is easy to see.

Supplied sterile in airtight packaging as a ready-to-use needle–suture combination.

Areas of application:

• Soft-tissue adaptation and ligatures in general surgery, skin closure, ophthalmology, oral surgery, visceral surgery, gynaecology and obstetrics

Technical specifications:

• Manufacturer: SMI AG
• Manufacturer article number (Ref): 8151417
• Material: natural silk (silkworm cocoon fibres)
• Structure: braided multifilament
• Coating: silicone
• Absorption: non-absorbable; tissue support for approx. 3 months
• Size: USP 4/0 / EP 1.5
• Thread length: 75 cm
• Needle: HS17
• Colour: black
• Sterile: yes
• Packaging: 12 pcs/box

Important: In needle codes the number indicates the needle length in mm (e.g. HR26 = 26 mm); HR = ½ circle round-bodied needle, DS = ⅜ circle cutting needle.