The Lotus Silkus #3-0 Black Braided Silk Sutures (Pack of 12) are a reliable non-absorbable option for surgical needs. Coated with silicon, these sutures allow for easy passage through tissue while enhancing ductility and limiting absorption. They feature excellent knot pull strength and needle swage strength that exceed USP standards, ensuring secure closure. Dyed black is used for improved visibility, and they are packaged in Tyvek paper for added security. Although classified as non-absorbable, these sutures lose most tensile strength within one year and may be encapsulated by fibrous connective tissue, becoming fully absorbed within two years. The #3-0 size is ideal for soft tissue approximations, including skin closure and fascia repair.
Key Specifications
- Composition: Silk
- Construction: Braided
- Coating: Silicon-coated
- Strength Retention: Loses most tensile strength within one year, classified as non-absorbable
- Tissue Reaction: Natural silk elicits inflammation, followed by fibrous encapsulation
- Absorption Time: Fully absorbed in 2 years; considered a very slow-absorbing suture
- Sterilization: 100% Ethylene Oxide
- Available Sizes: 3-0
- Color: Black
- Shelf Life: 5 years
- Packaging: Pack of 12 sutures
LNW 5003
- Needle Length: 16mm
- Suture Length: 90cm
- Needle Profile: 3/8 Circle Cutting
LNW 5028
- Needle Length: 26mm
- Suture Length: 76cm
- Needle Profile: 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting
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