ETHICON Silk Suture K870H 5-0, 36 Pieces

Silk Suture – 1/2 Circle, 17 mm Needle, 75 cm Thread

This non-absorbable, black braided silk suture is crafted from natural protein fibers derived from Bombyx mori silkworm cocoons. The degumming process ensures excellent handling characteristics, ease of knotting, and reliable biocompatibility with minimal capillarity. Designed for atraumatic tissue passage, it offers consistent gauge uniformity and high tensile strength, with absorption occurring over approximately one year.

Key Specifications

• Type: Non-absorbable, black braided silk suture
• Material: Natural protein fiber from Bombyx mori cocoons
• Needle: 1/2 circle, 17 mm length
• Thread Length: 75 cm
• Tensile Strength: High; resorbed in approximately 1 year
• Tissue Reaction: Moderate
• Features: Non-capillary, easy to knot, atraumatic passage

Key Benefits

• Reliable biocompatibility for consistent performance
• Smooth, manageable material for secure and precise knotting
• High tensile strength supports long-term wound closure needs
• Non-capillary design reduces fluid wicking
• Atraumatic needle minimizes tissue trauma during suturing

Important Note

This is a natural, non-absorbable suture. Moderate tissue reaction may occur. Do not use if allergic to silk or related proteins.

Order this premium silk suture today for dependable, long-lasting wound closure in surgical and medical applications.