Suture silk 2/0 dyed 3/8 circle (70 cm)

KRUUSE Silk is a natural, non-absorbable, multifilament (braided) sterile suture composed of the organic protein fibroin. This 2/0 dyed suture features a 3/8 circle, 26 mm reverse cutting needle with a 70 cm length, designed for dependable tissue approximation such as epidermal approximation. It elicits an initial inflammatory reaction followed by gradual encapsulation with fibrous connective tissue. Indications include ophthalmic surgery, dental surgery, ligation, neurosurgery, and vascular or cardiovascular surgery. Supplied in a dispenser box of 12 peel packs with a 5-year shelf life from the production date; do not use in cases of known or suspected sensitivity or allergy to silk.

Suture silk 2/0 dyed 3/8 circle (70 cm)

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Suture silk 2/0 dyed 3/8 circle (70 cm)

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KRUUSE Silk is a natural, non-absorbable, multifilament (braided) sterile suture composed of the organic protein fibroin. This 2/0 dyed suture features a 3/8 circle, 26 mm reverse cutting needle with a 70 cm length, designed for dependable tissue approximation such as epidermal approximation. It elicits an initial inflammatory reaction followed by gradual encapsulation with fibrous connective tissue. Indications include ophthalmic surgery, dental surgery, ligation, neurosurgery, and vascular or cardiovascular surgery. Supplied in a dispenser box of 12 peel packs with a 5-year shelf life from the production date; do not use in cases of known or suspected sensitivity or allergy to silk.

About This Item

  • Natural non-absorbable braided suture for epidermal approximation and indicated for ophthalmic surgery, dental surgery, ligation, neurosurgery, and vascular or cardiovascular surgery.
1 x 12-peel pack box

What type of suture is KRUUSE Silk?

It is a natural, non-absorbable, multifilament (braided) sterile silk suture composed of the protein fibroin.

What are the needle and suture specifications?

Size 2/0 dyed silk, 70 cm length, with a 3/8 circle, 26 mm reverse cutting needle.

Is this suture absorbable?

No. KRUUSE Silk is non-absorbable and becomes gradually encapsulated by fibrous connective tissue following an initial inflammatory response.

What are the indicated uses?

Indications include ophthalmic surgery, dental surgery, ligation, neurosurgery, and vascular or cardiovascular surgery, including epidermal approximation.

How is the product packaged and what is the shelf life?

It comes in a dispenser box containing 12 peel packs, with a shelf life of 5 years from the production date.

Are there any contraindications?

Do not use in patients with known or suspected sensitivity or allergy to silk.

Is it suitable for veterinary clinics and livestock health products purchasing?

Yes. It is a veterinary suture commonly stocked alongside surgical supplies within livestock health products and small-animal surgery categories.

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