Covidien Suture with Needle Sofsilk™ Nonabsorbable Coated Black Suture Braided Silk Size 3-0 30 Inch Suture 1-Needle 26 mm Length 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle, 36/BX

Suture with Needle Sofsilk™ Nonabsorbable Coated Black Suture Braided Silk Size 3-0 30 Inch Suture 1-Needle 26 mm Length 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle, 36/BX

Sofsilk suture with needle is a sterile, nonabsorbable coated braided silk suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation. It fits surgical settings that need a black 3-0 silk suture for general soft tissue work, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, microsurgery, and neurological procedures. This version pairs a 30 inch suture with one 26 mm 1/2 circle taper point needle.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Nonabsorbable coated braided silk suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Sterile construction supports surgical workflow requirements
• Black 3-0 suture helps buyers match size and visibility preferences
• 30 inch suture length offers a specific format for procedure setup
• One 26 mm 1/2 circle taper point needle is attached for tissue passage and knot run-down handling
• Braided silk is coated to reduce capillarity and increase surface lubricity for easier handling

Applications and Usage

• Closing or approximating general soft tissue
• Ligation during surgical procedures
• Procedures that call for a 3-0 nonabsorbable braided silk suture with a taper point needle

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 30 Inch.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This is a nonabsorbable suture, so it is intended for procedures that call for that suture type.
• The attached needle is a 26 mm 1/2 circle taper point, which should match the surgeon's preferred needle configuration.
• The suture length is 30 inch, so buyers can align it with their standard procedural setup.

FAQ

• Is this suture absorbable? No. This Sofsilk suture is nonabsorbable.
• What procedures is this suture intended for? The suture is for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, microsurgery, and neurological surgery.
• What needle comes with this suture? This version has one V-20 taper point needle with a 1/2 circle shape and a 26 mm length.
• What is the suture length and size? The suture is 30 inch long and size 3-0.
• Is the suture sterile? Yes. This suture is sterile.

From Sofsilk by Covidien.