Description
- Sofsilk is a nonabsorbable, sterile, non-mutagenic suture composed of natural proteinaceous silk fibers
- The braided sutures are available coated uniformly with either silicone or a special wax mixture to reduce capillarity and to increase surface lubricity
- Smooth, multiple pass rundown, minimizes breakage
- These are used in general soft tissue approximation and ligation
Product Specs
| Item Number | 242396 |
|---|---|
| Catalog Number | 823 |
| UOM | RL |
| Level 1 Family Description | Wound Care & Skin Care |
| Level 2 Category Description | Tapes/Wraps |
| Level 3 Group Description | Bandages |
| Level 4 Sub-Category Description | Retainer Bandages |
| Application | Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle |
| Brand | Sofsilk |
| Buy American Act (BAA) Compliant | No |
| Coating | Coated |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Manufacturer | Covidien |
| Manufacturer # | GS-823 |
| McKesson # | 687995 |
| Needle 1 Code | V-30 |
| Needle Length | 30 mm |
| Needle Length Range | 20.1 to 40 mm |
| Needle Material | Surgalloy Needle |
| Needle Shape | 1/2 Circle |
| Needle Type | Taper Point 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 2-0 |
| Suture Type | Braided |
| Trade Agreement Act (TAA) Compliant | No |
| UNSPSC Code | 42312201 |