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Condition:
- Weight: 0.15 lb
- Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 18", Needle C-15, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx
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MFR:
Medtronic/Minimally Invasive Therapies Group
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: S1768K
- Phone: (800) 633-8766
Buying Medtronic Sofsilk Silk Reverse Cutting Sutures from MFI Medical
- Supplier
- MFI Medical Equipment, Inc.
- Brand
- Medtronic/Minimally Invasive Therapies Group
- Condition
- Factory New
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Options & pricing
| MPN | Configuration | Condition & warranty | Description | Item price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS685GMFI SKU: MDT-SS685G | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 18", Needle C-15, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 18", Needle C-15, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $87.83 Free shipping* |
| SS683GMFI SKU: MDT-SS683G | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle C-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle C-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $116.12 Free shipping* |
| SS684GMFI SKU: MDT-SS684G | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 18", Needle C-14, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 18", Needle C-14, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $110.86 Free shipping* |
| SS686MFI SKU: MDT-SS686 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle C-12, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle C-12, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $110.86 Free shipping* |
| S1274MFI SKU: MDT-S1274 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle C-1, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle C-1, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $221.45 Free shipping* |
| S1735MFI SKU: MDT-S1735 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 12", Needle C-1, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 12", Needle C-1, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $228.04 Free shipping* |
| S1272MFI SKU: MDT-S1272 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle C-1, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle C-1, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $260.88 Free shipping* |
| CS390MFI SKU: MDT-CS390 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 18", Needle GS-10, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 18", Needle GS-10, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $294.14 Free shipping* |
| SS685MFI SKU: MDT-SS685 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 18", Needle C-15, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 18", Needle C-15, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $252.02 Free shipping* |
| SS675MFI SKU: MDT-SS675 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 30", Needle C-16, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 30", Needle C-16, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $307.25 Free shipping* |
| SS633MFI SKU: MDT-SS633 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 30", Needle C-23, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 30", Needle C-23, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $312.15 Free shipping* |
| SS681MFI SKU: MDT-SS681 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle C-12, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle C-12, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $321.14 Free shipping* |
| SS673MFI SKU: MDT-SS673 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Black, 30", Needle C-12, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Black, 30", Needle C-12, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $321.14 Free shipping* |
| SS745MFI SKU: MDT-SS745 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 30", Needle C-12, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 30", Needle C-12, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $321.14 Free shipping* |
| SS682MFI SKU: MDT-SS682 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Black, 18", Needle C-13, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Black, 18", Needle C-13, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $336.93 Free shipping* |
| SS683MFI SKU: MDT-SS683 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle C-13, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle C-13, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $336.93 Free shipping* |
| SS694MFI SKU: MDT-SS694 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 18", Needle C-13, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 18", Needle C-13, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $336.93 Free shipping* |
| SS629MFI SKU: MDT-SS629 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle C-14, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle C-14, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $321.14 Free shipping* |
| SS684MFI SKU: MDT-SS684 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 18", Needle C-14, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 18", Needle C-14, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $270.02 Free shipping* |
| SS695MFI SKU: MDT-SS695 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 18", Needle C-14, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 18", Needle C-14, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $321.14 Free shipping* |
| SS632MFI SKU: MDT-SS632 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 30", Needle C-23, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 30", Needle C-23, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $336.93 Free shipping* |
| S1174MFI SKU: MDT-S1174 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle C-1, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle C-1, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $348.51 Free shipping* |
| S1172MFI SKU: MDT-S1172 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle C-1, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle C-1, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $354.55 Free shipping* |
| S1789KMFI SKU: MDT-S1789K | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle HE-3, 128N, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle HE-3, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $338.07 Free shipping* |
| SS647MFI SKU: MDT-SS647 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 0, Black, 30", Needle C-17, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 0, Black, 30", Needle C-17, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $341.99 Free shipping* |
| S1173MFI SKU: MDT-S1173 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Black, 18", Needle C-1, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Black, 18", Needle C-1, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $365.24 Free shipping* |
| CS490MFI SKU: MDT-CS490 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 30", Needle GS-11, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 30", Needle GS-11, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $348.54 Free shipping* |
| SS646MFI SKU: MDT-SS646 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 1, Black, 30", Needle C-17, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 1, Black, 30", Needle C-17, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $354.69 Free shipping* |
| SS733MFI SKU: MDT-SS733 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle C-22, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle C-22, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $365.73 Free shipping* |
| SS679MFI SKU: MDT-SS679 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 30", Needle C-16, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 30", Needle C-16, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $367.40 Free shipping* |
| SS651MFI SKU: MDT-SS651 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2, Black, 30", Needle C-17, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2, Black, 30", Needle C-17, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $367.40 Free shipping* |
| SS732MFI SKU: MDT-SS732 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 18", Needle C-23, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 18", Needle C-23, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $370.23 Free shipping* |
| SS734MFI SKU: MDT-SS734 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 18", Needle C-23, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 18", Needle C-23, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $376.80 Free shipping* |
| SS648MFI SKU: MDT-SS648 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 30", Needle C-17, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 30", Needle C-17, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $385.38 Free shipping* |
| CS482MFI SKU: MDT-CS482 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2, Black, 30", Needle GS-18, 3/8 Circle, 2 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2, Black, 30", Needle GS-18, 3/8 Circle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $513.30 Free shipping* |
| S1750KMFI SKU: MDT-S1750K | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle HE-1, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle HE-1, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $566.22 Free shipping* |
| S1769KMFI SKU: MDT-S1769K | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle HE-6, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle HE-6, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $584.74 Free shipping* |
| SS680MFI SKU: MDT-SS680 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 0, Black, 30", Needle C-16, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 0, Black, 30", Needle C-16, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $495.02 Free shipping* |
| S1765KMFI SKU: MDT-S1765K | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle HE-7, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle HE-7, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $599.63 Free shipping* |
| S1783KMFI SKU: MDT-S1783K | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle HE-3, 219R, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle HE-3, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $601.78 Free shipping* |
| SS677MFI SKU: MDT-SS677 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 18", Needle C-16, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 18", Needle C-16, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $610.79 Free shipping* |
| SS678MFI SKU: MDT-SS678 | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 0, Black, 18", Needle C-16, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 0, Black, 18", Needle C-16, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $513.02 Free shipping* |
| S1768KMFI SKU: MDT-S1768K | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 7-0, Black, 18", Needle HE-6, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 7-0, Black, 18", Needle HE-6, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $709.68 Free shipping* |
| SS70MMFI SKU: MDT-SS70M | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 0, Black, 5x30", Needle C-16, 3/8 Circle, 2 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 0, Black, 5x30", Needle C-16, 3/8 Circle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $823.69 Free shipping* |
| S1746KMFI SKU: MDT-S1746K | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 12", Needle HE-5, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Factory New | Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 12", Needle HE-5, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | $925.67 Free shipping* |
*Free standard shipping to the contiguous U.S. on eligible orders of US$35 or more. Other destinations and upgraded services cost extra. Shipping policy
Frequently asked questions
Are the Sofsilk sutures nonabsorbable?
Yes, Medtronic SOFSILK sutures are nonabsorbable.
They are crafted from natural proteinaceous silk fibers (fibroin) and are designed to provide reliable, long-term support for general soft tissue approximation and ligation.
The nonabsorbable nature of the Sofsilk sutures makes them specifically indicated for specialized procedures, including:
- Cardiovascular surgery
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Neurological surgery
Does the coating ensure optimal surgical handling?
Yes, Medtronic Sofsilk sutures are specially engineered with a uniform coating to ensure superior surgical handling and performance. The braided natural silk fibers are uniformly treated with a coating of either silicone or wax.
This proprietary coating provides several key benefits:
- Enhanced Lubricity: The coating increases surface lubricity, facilitating smooth passage through tissue and optimizing knot run-down.
- Superior Knot Security: The process is engineered to maintain optimal knot security and reliable tie-down properties.
- Maximum Compliance: The manufacturing process ensures superior softness and compliance, maximizing tactile feedback and control during procedures.
Do these sutures offer superior handling and knot security?
Yes, these Medtronic Sofsilk sutures are specifically engineered to provide superior compliance and handling alongside optimal knot security during general soft tissue procedures. These benefits are achieved through the material composition and proprietary treatment:
- Natural and Compliant Material: The sutures are made from braided, natural fibroin silk derived from Bombyx mori. The manufacturing process ensures superior softness and compliance for excellent surgical handling.
- Enhanced Lubricity: The braided structure is uniformly coated with either silicone or wax. This crucial treatment increases lubricity, allowing for easy, smooth passage through tissue and efficient knot run-down.
- Reliable Knot Security: The proprietary coating maintains reliable knot security, ensuring the final knot holds fast after ligation or approximation.
Is the suture specially coated for superior lubricity?
Yes, Medtronic Sofsilk sutures are specifically engineered with a proprietary coating to ensure superior performance and smooth tissue passage. This treatment is a key selling point for optimal handling.
- Coating Material: The braided natural silk (fibroin) fibers are uniformly coated with either silicone or wax. (The specific coating depends on the variant).
- Surgical Benefits: This treatment substantially increases surface lubricity to facilitate friction-free passage through soft tissue, reduces capillarity (wicking), and improves knot run-down.
- Outcome: The coating enhances surgical handling characteristics while ensuring reliable knot security during general soft tissue approximation and ligation procedures.
Do Sofsilk sutures provide superior surgical handling?
Yes, Medtronic Sofsilk sutures are engineered specifically for superior surgical handling and reliable knot run-down in soft tissue approximation and ligation.
This is achieved through several features:
- Braided Construction: The sutures are made from braided natural fibroin silk fibers (Bombyx mori), which provides strength and excellent compliance.
- Lubricity Coating: The braided structure is uniformly coated with silicone or wax. This specialized treatment is crucial, as it decreases capillarity (wicking) and increases the surface lubricity of the suture.
- Smooth Performance: The result is a suture that offers superior softness, allows for ease of passage through tissue, and ensures optimal knot tie-down and security, even in sensitive areas like cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.
What surgeries are these Sofsilk sutures indicated for?
These SOFSILK silk sutures are highly versatile, indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. Their nonabsorbable material and enhanced handling characteristics make them suitable for use in specialized procedures, including:
- Cardiovascular surgery
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Neurological surgery
What packaging options are available?
Medtronic Sofsilk Silk Sutures are available in several packaging quantities per box (dz/bx) to meet different inventory and surgical volume requirements. Available options include:
- 1 dozen per box (1 dz/bx)
- 2 dozen per box (2 dz/bx)
- 3 dozen per box (3 dz/bx)
What range of suture sizes is offered?
The Medtronic Sofsilk Silk Reverse Cutting Sutures are offered in a comprehensive range of nine surgical sizes, ensuring versatility for various procedures requiring general soft tissue approximation and ligation.
The available suture gauge sizes include:
- Fine Gauges (smaller diameter): 7-0, 6-0, 5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0
- Standard to Heavier Gauges (larger diameter): 0, 1, 2
What suture lengths are available?
The Medtronic Sofsilk sutures are offered in several standard lengths to accommodate different surgical requirements for soft tissue approximation and ligation.
The available lengths include:
- 12 inches (12”)
- 18 inches (18”)
- 30 inches (30”)
- 5x30 inches (a specialized multi-strand configuration)
What needle curvature options are available?
The Medtronic SOFSILK sutures are available with two standard needle curvature options, designed to accommodate diverse surgical approaches:
- 3/8 Circle
- ½ Circle
These curvatures are provided across various specific needle types (such as C-15, GS-10, or HE-3) and are crucial for procedures requiring precise control in general soft tissue approximation and ligation, as well as specialized applications like cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.