Description

SUTURE SILK 3/0 KS ST SU is a high-quality, non-absorbable surgical suture crafted from natural silk filaments. Designed for precise surgical applications, it is ideal for general soft tissue approximation and ligation across various medical fields, including general, gastrointestinal, dermatological, pediatric, cosmetic, and vascular surgeries.

Material and Construction

• Material: The suture is made from fibroin protein derived from Bombyx mori, dyed black with Logwood Black extract for enhanced visibility.
• Coating: Silicone-coated to ensure smooth passage through tissue and reduced capillarity.
• Structure: Features a braided multifilament construction, providing excellent handling, pliability, and knot security.

Needle and Size Options

• Needle Attachment: Available with or without permanently attached stainless steel needles in various types, sizes, and shapes.
• Size: USP 3/0 (3-0) with a diameter ranging from 0.200 to 0.249 mm.
• Length: Offered in various lengths, typically between 30 to 70 cm.

Packaging and Sterilization

• Packaging: Supplied in sterile paper blister packs with secondary packaging in medical-grade materials. Boxed in units of 12 or in boxes containing one, two, or three dozen units.
• Sterilization: Sterilized by ethylene oxide or irradiation, intended for single use only.

Performance and Biocompatibility

• Tensile Strength: Provides high tensile strength and good knot pull strength, with gradual loss over time due to in vivo degradation.
• Biocompatibility: Exhibits minimal tissue reaction, though not recommended for contaminated wounds due to its multifilament structure.

Post-Operative Considerations

• Removal: Requires manual removal post-operatively.
• Contraindications: Not suitable for patients with known sensitivities to silk or silicone, or in situations requiring permanent tensile strength.

Storage and Shelf Life

• Shelf Life: 5 years from packaging.
• Storage Conditions: Store at temperatures between 10°C and 35°C, away from moisture, direct heat, and excessive humidity.

Handling and Compliance

• Handling: Proper handling is essential to maintain sterility and avoid kinking or tangling.
• Regulatory Compliance: Complies with United States Pharmacopeia (U.S.P) and European Pharmacopoeia (E.P) standards.

Potential Adverse Reactions

• Reactions: May include allergic response, initial inflammatory tissue reaction, transient local irritation, and wound infection, particularly in contaminated wounds.

This suture offers reliable performance for surgeons seeking precision and control in various surgical procedures, ensuring effective wound closure with minimal tissue trauma.