Covidien Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Sofsilk™ Silk SS-14 1/4 Circle Spatula Needle Size 6 - 0 Braided

Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Sofsilk™ Silk SS-14 1/4 Circle Spatula Needle Size 6 - 0 Braided

Sofsilk suture with needle is a nonabsorbable silk suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. This option fits clinical buyers who need a sterile braided suture with a spatula needle for controlled handling in soft tissue procedures. It pairs size 6 - 0 silk with a 10 mm SS-14 1/4 circle double-armed needle configuration.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Ligation procedures
• Workflows that call for a double-armed spatula needle
• Buyers specifying size 6 - 0 braided silk sutures

Key Features

• Nonabsorbable silk suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Sterile construction supports procedural use
• Braided black silk offers a familiar handling profile for buyers who prefer silk sutures
• Coated suture is made to reduce capillarity and increase surface lubricity
• Smooth multiple pass rundown is intended to help minimize breakage
• Double-armed SS-14 spatula needles in a 1/4 circle, 10 mm format

Applications and Usage

• Approximating general soft tissue
• Performing ligation in clinical procedures
• Selecting a nonabsorbable braided silk suture when a spatula needle is preferred

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 10 mm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This is a nonabsorbable suture, so it may not fit protocols that call for absorbable closure material.
• The needle format is specific: SS-14, 1/4 circle, spatula, double-armed.
• Suture selection should match the required size, as this SKU is size 6 - 0.

FAQ

• Is this an absorbable or nonabsorbable suture? This Sofsilk suture is nonabsorbable.
• What type of tissue work is this suture intended for? This suture is used in general soft tissue approximation and ligation.
• What needle configuration does this suture use? This SKU uses SS-14 spatula needles in a 1/4 circle shape and a 10 mm length. It is a double-armed configuration.
• What is the suture material and construction? The suture is made of silk and has a braided construction. It is also coated.
• What suture size and length does this product offer? This Sofsilk suture is size 6 - 0 and has an 18 inch suture length.

From Sofsilk by Covidien.