Lotus Silkus Suture 3-0 - LNW5028 Pack of 12

Lotus Silkus Suture LNW5028 is a USP size 3-0 braided black silk surgical suture designed for reliable soft tissue approximation and ligation as recommended by hospital & preliminary clinical set-ups alike. Made from natural silk, this black silk suture thread has a silicone coating to facilitate smooth tissue passage for enhanced ductility which improves surgical handling. The silicone coating present on Lotus Silkus Sutures further limits gradual encapsulation hence allowing long-term stability

These black silk sutures are 100% ETO Sterilized and supplied in Tyvek inner paper pouches which prevent any contamination incidents during stocking.

Suitable for a range of surgical procedures including general surgery, ophthalmic surgery, and cardiovascular surgery, where extended wound support is essential & recovery times are longer.

Key Features :

• Silicone Coated Thread: Composed of natural braided silk, coated with silicon for smooth tissue passage and enhanced ductility.
• Hybrid Slow-Absorption Profile: Although Lotus Silkus Silk Suture is classified as a non-absorbable suture, it loses most of its tensile strength in one year with gradual absorption over two years.
• Higher Knot Security: Offers high knot pull strength and needle swage strength that reliably surpass USP limits ensuring greater
• Minimized Capillarity: Specially treated and braided to lower fluid absorption and limit bacterial migration along the suture strand

Made from natural silk filament, constructed in braided form. It's dyed black & laced with silicone coating.