Silk (Silk braided)

Nonabsorbable surgical suture Braided multifilament

Type	Braided multifilament
Composition	Braided fibres from the cocoon of the silkworm
Coating	Silicone
Tissue reaction	Moderate
Absortion	Silk suture elicits an initial inflammatory reaction in tissues, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissues.
Suture colour	Black
Range	USP 7/0 − 3&4
Indictations	Silk sutures are intended for use in general soft tissue closing and/or ligation; especially in general surgery, skin closure, ophthalmic surgery, oral surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, gynaecology, obstetrics.