Description
- The Sofsilk silk suture protein is derived from the domesticated silkworm species Bombyx mori of the family bombycidae
- The silk fibers are treated to remove the naturally-occurring sericin gum and braided to produce Sofsilk surgical silk sutures
- The braided sutures are available coated uniformly with either silicone or 100% beeswax
- Sofsilk silk sutures are for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation
Product Specs
| Item Number | 196954 |
|---|---|
| Catalog Number | 680 |
| UOM | CS |
| Level 1 Family Description | Nursing and Surgical Supplies |
| Level 2 Category Description | Sterile Drapes & Gowns |
| Level 3 Group Description | Drapes |
| Level 4 Sub-Category Description | Surgical Disposable Drapes |
| Application | Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle |
| Brand | Sofsilk |
| Buy American Act (BAA) Compliant | No |
| Coating | Coated |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Manufacturer | Covidien |
| Manufacturer # | SS-680 |
| McKesson # | 319602 |
| Needle 1 Code | C-16 |
| Needle Length | 30 mm |
| Needle Length Range | 20.1 to 40 mm |
| Needle Material | Alloy Needle |
| Needle Shape | 3/8 Circle |
| Needle Type | Reverse Cutting Needle |
| Number of Needles | 1-Needle |
| Number of Strands | 36-Strand |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Suture Color | Black |
| Suture Length | 30 Inch Suture |
| Suture Length Range | 20.1 to 40 in |
| Suture Material | Silk |
| Suture Material Range | Silk |
| Suture Size | Size 0 |
| Suture Type | Braided |
| Trade Agreement Act (TAA) Compliant | No |
| UNSPSC Code | 42312201 |