McKesson Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle McKesson Silk C-13 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Braided

Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle McKesson Silk C-13 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Braided

This nonabsorbable suture with needle is a McKesson braided silk surgical suture in size 4-0 with a C-13 reverse cutting needle. It is intended for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, microsurgery, and neurological surgery where a sterile single-use suture is needed. This SKU pairs an 18 inch black silk suture with one 19 mm 3/8 circle needle.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Ligation procedures
• Cardiovascular surgery
• Ophthalmic, microsurgery, and neurological surgery

Key Features

• Braided silk nonabsorbable suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• C-13 reverse cutting needle helps support precise tissue passage
• Size 4-0 suture with 18 inch length for procedure-specific selection
• 19 mm 3/8 circle needle offers a defined needle profile for surgical use
• Sterile, single-use format supports procedural workflow
• Not made with natural rubber latex

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a sterile nonabsorbable silk suture for soft tissue closure
• Using a reverse cutting needle in procedures that call for that needle type
• Stocking single-use sutures for surgical trays or procedure rooms

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 19 mm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Do not use in patients with known sensitivities or allergies to silk.
• This suture may gradually lose tensile strength over prolonged periods in vivo.
• This suture should not be used where permanent retention of tensile strength is required.

FAQ

• What kind of suture material is this? This is a braided silk nonabsorbable surgical suture.
• What needle comes with this suture? This suture comes with one C-13 reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape and 19 mm length.
• What procedures is this suture intended for? The suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, microsurgery, and neurological surgery.
• Is this suture sterile and single use? Yes. This surgical suture is sterile and intended for single use.
• Are there any important material cautions? Yes. This silk suture is contraindicated for patients with known sensitivities or allergies to silk, and it should not be chosen when permanent retention of tensile strength is required.

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