Medtronic Sofsilk Silk Sutures
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- Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 5, Black, 2x60", No Needle, 3 dz/bx
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MPN: S610MPN: S196MPN: S197MPN: LS637MPN: S176MPN: LS640MPN: S187MPN: SS1694GMPN: LS638MPN: S194MPN: LS639MPN: S195MPN: S193MPN: SS1639GMPN: SS5649GMPN: SS5641GMPN: SS5685GMPN: S606MPN: S608MPN: S246MPN: S605MPN: S346MPN: S184MPN: S404MPN: S254MPN: S316MPN: S317MPN: S255MPN: S405MPN: S185MPN: SS623MPN: S318MPN: S607MPN: S182MPN: S245MPN: SS622MPN: S403MPN: SS624MPN: SS621MPN: S282MPN: S183MPN: S243MPN: S244MPN: S303MPN: S304MPN: S305MPN: VS766GMPN: S1780KMPN: CS793MPN: SS5684MPN: S2780KMPN: S2782KMPN: SS5639MPN: SS5640MPN: SS5641MPN: SS5678MPN: SS5676MPN: SS5677MPN: SS5679MPN: S1733KMPN: S1732KMPN: S2752KMPN: S2176KMPN: S1734K
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Description
| SKU | MPN | OPTION | DESCRIPTION | EST. TO SHIP |
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| MDT-S610 | S610 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 5, Black, 2x60", No Needle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 5, Black, 2x60", No Needle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S196 | S196 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 0, Black, 6x18", No Needle, 2 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 0, Black, 6x18", No Needle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S197 | S197 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 1, Black, 6x18", No Needle, 2 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 1, Black, 6x18", No Needle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-LS637 | LS637 | Suture, Reel, Size 0, Black, 98", No Needle, 2 dz/bx | Suture, Reel, Size 0, Black, 98", No Needle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S176 | S176 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 0, Black, 12x18", No Needle, 1 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 0, Black, 12x18", No Needle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-LS640 | LS640 | Suture, Reel, Size 4-0, Black, 98", No Needle, 2 dz/bx | Suture, Reel, Size 4-0, Black, 98", No Needle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S187 | S187 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 1, Black, 6x18", No Needle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 1, Black, 6x18", No Needle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-SS1694G | SS1694G | Suture, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle P-24, 1 dz/bx | Suture, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle P-24, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-LS638 | LS638 | Suture, Reel, Size 2-0, 98", Black, No Needle, 2 dz/bx | Suture, Reel, Size 2-0, 98", Black, No Needle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S194 | S194 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 3-0, Black, 12x18", No Needle, 2 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 3-0, Black, 12x18", No Needle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-LS639 | LS639 | Suture, Reel, Size 3-0, Black, 98", No Needle, 2 dz/bx | Suture, Reel, Size 3-0, Black, 98", No Needle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S195 | S195 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 2-0, Black, 12x18", No Needle, 2 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 2-0, Black, 12x18", No Needle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S193 | S193 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 4-0, Black, 12x18", No Needle, 2 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 4-0, Black, 12x18", No Needle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-SS1639G | SS1639G | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle P-10, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle P-10, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 1-2 Weeks |
| MDT-SS5649G | SS5649G | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle P-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle P-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-SS5641G | SS5641G | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle P-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle P-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 1-2 Weeks |
| MDT-SS5685G | SS5685G | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 18", Needle P-14, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 18", Needle P-14, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S606 | S606 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 0, Black, 2x60", No Needle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 0, Black, 2x60", No Needle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S608 | S608 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 2, Black, 2x60", No Needle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 2, Black, 2x60", No Needle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S246 | S246 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 0, Black, 6x24", No Needle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 0, Black, 6x24", No Needle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S605 | S605 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 2-0, Black, 2x60", No Needle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 2-0, Black, 2x60", No Needle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S346 | S346 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 0, Black, 12x24", No Needle, 1 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 0, Black, 12x24", No Needle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S184 | S184 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 3-0, Black, 12x18", No Needle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 3-0, Black, 12x18", No Needle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S404 | S404 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 3-0, Black, 12x30", No Needle, 2 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 3-0, Black, 12x30", No Needle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S254 | S254 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 3-0, Black, 12x24", No Needle, 2 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 3-0, Black, 12x24", No Needle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S316 | S316 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 0, Black, 12x30", No Needle, 2 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 0, Black, 12x30", No Needle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S317 | S317 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 1, Black, 12x30", No Needle, 2 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 1, Black, 12x30", No Needle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S255 | S255 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 2-0, Black, 12x24", No Needle, 2 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 2-0, Black, 12x24", No Needle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S405 | S405 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 2-0, Black, 12x30", No Needle, 2 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 2-0, Black, 12x30", No Needle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S185 | S185 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 2-0, Black, 12x18", No Needle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 2-0, Black, 12x18", No Needle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-SS623 | SS623 | Suture, Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 30", Needle SC-2, Straight, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Cutting, Size 2-0, Black, 30", Needle SC-2, Straight, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S318 | S318 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 2, Black, 12x30", No Needle, 2 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 2, Black, 12x30", No Needle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S607 | S607 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 1, Black, 2x60", No Needle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 1, Black, 2x60", No Needle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S182 | S182 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 5-0, Black, 12x18", No Needle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 5-0, Black, 12x18", No Needle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S245 | S245 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 2-0, Black, 12x24", No Needle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 2-0, Black, 12x24", No Needle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-SS622 | SS622 | Suture, Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 30", Needle SC-2, Straight, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 30", Needle SC-2, Straight, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S403 | S403 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 4-0, Black, 12x30", No Needle, 2 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 4-0, Black, 12x30", No Needle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-SS624 | SS624 | Suture, Cutting, Size 0, Black, 30", Needle SC-2, Straight, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Cutting, Size 0, Black, 30", Needle SC-2, Straight, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-SS621 | SS621 | Suture, Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 30", Needle SC-2, Straight, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 30", Needle SC-2, Straight, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S282 | S282 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 5, Black, 3x24", No Needle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 5, Black, 3x24", No Needle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S183 | S183 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 4-0, Black, 12x18", No Needle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 4-0, Black, 12x18", No Needle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S243 | S243 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 4-0, Black, 12x24", No Needle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 4-0, Black, 12x24", No Needle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S244 | S244 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 3-0, Black, 12x24", No Needle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 3-0, Black, 12x24", No Needle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S303 | S303 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 4-0, Black, 12x30", No Needle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 4-0, Black, 12x30", No Needle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S304 | S304 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 3-0, Black, 12x30", No Needle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 3-0, Black, 12x30", No Needle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S305 | S305 | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 2-0, Black, 12x30", No Needle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Pre-Cut, Size 2-0, Black, 12x30", No Needle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-VS766G | VS766G | Suture, Tapercutting, Size 1, White, 2x30", Needle KV-34, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx | Suture, Tapercutting, Size 1, White, 2x30", Needle KV-34, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S1780K | S1780K | Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle SS-14, ¼ Circle, 1 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle SS-14, ¼ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-CS793 | CS793 | Suture, Conventional Cutting, Size 1, Black, 40", Needle GCC-90, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Conventional Cutting, Size 1, Black, 40", Needle GCC-90, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-SS5684 | SS5684 | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 18", Needle P-14, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 18", Needle P-14, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S2780K | S2780K | Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle SS-24, ¼ Circle, 1 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle SS-24, ¼ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S2782K | S2782K | Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 4-0, White, 18", Needle SS-24, ¼ Circle, 1 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 4-0, White, 18", Needle SS-24, ¼ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-SS5639 | SS5639 | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle P-10, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle P-10, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-SS5640 | SS5640 | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Black, 18", Needle P-13, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Black, 18", Needle P-13, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 1-2 Weeks |
| MDT-SS5641 | SS5641 | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle P-13, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle P-13, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-SS5678 | SS5678 | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Black, 18", Needle P-11, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Black, 18", Needle P-11, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-SS5676 | SS5676 | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Black, 18", Needle P-12, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Black, 18", Needle P-12, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-SS5677 | SS5677 | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle P-12, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Black, 18", Needle P-12, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-SS5679 | SS5679 | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 18", Needle P-12, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Black, 18", Needle P-12, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 1-2 Weeks |
| MDT-S1733K | S1733K | Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 7-0, Black, 18", Needle SE-140-8, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 7-0, Black, 18", Needle SE-140-8, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S1732K | S1732K | Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle SE-140-8, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 6-0, Black, 18", Needle SE-140-8, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S2752K | S2752K | Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 8-0, Black, 12", Needle SE-140-8, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 8-0, Black, 12", Needle SE-140-8, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S2176K | S2176K | Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 8-0, Black, 18", Needle SE-100-8, ¼ Circle, 1 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 8-0, Black, 18", Needle SE-100-8, ¼ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
| MDT-S1734K | S1734K | Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 8-0, Black, 18", Needle SE-140-8, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx | Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 8-0, Black, 18", Needle SE-140-8, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) | 4-5 Weeks |
Frequently asked questions
Does the coating optimize suture handling?
Yes, Medtronic Sofsilk Sutures are treated with a uniform coating (either silicone or wax) specifically to optimize handling, lubricity, and overall surgical performance.This proprietary treatment provides several critical benefits for surgeons and tissue management: * Enhanced Lubricity: Increases surface lubricity for smooth, easy passage through delicate tissue. * Optimal Knot Security: Ensures excellent knot run-down properties, which maintains high knot security and maximizes surgical hand control. * Reduced Capillarity: The coating minimizes the wicking effect, which is the tendency for fluids to be drawn along the suture material.
Are these sutures designed for superior compliance?
Yes, Medtronic Sofsilk Silk Sutures are specifically engineered to offer superior softness and compliance for optimal surgical handling.
This high performance is achieved through a specialized manufacturing process and key material features:
- Natural Proteinaceous Material: The sutures are made from fibroin, a natural silk fiber derived from the Bombyx mori silkworm. The raw fibers are treated, including the removal of sericin gum, to ensure exceptional softness.
- Enhanced Lubricity and Handling: The braided sutures are uniformly coated with either silicone or wax.
- Performance Benefits: This proprietary coating reduces capillarity (wicking) and increases surface lubricity, which significantly improves the ease of passage through tissue and optimizes knot run-down for reliable knot security.
Are these Sofsilk sutures nonabsorbable?
Yes, the Medtronic Sofsilk Silk Sutures are definitively nonabsorbable.
These sutures are constructed from natural proteinaceous silk fibers (fibroin) derived from the Bombyx mori silkworm. They are designed to provide sustained, permanent tissue support and long-term tensile strength.
Due to their permanent, nonabsorbable nature, Sofsilk sutures are indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including specialized procedures such as:
- Cardiovascular surgery
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Neurological surgery
Are the sutures coated for superior handling?
Yes, Medtronic Sofsilk Silk Sutures are engineered for superior surgical handling through a specialized coating process.
These braided sutures are uniformly coated with either silicone or wax to optimize performance. This proprietary coating provides several key surgical benefits:
- Enhanced Tissue Passage: The coating increases surface lubricity, allowing the suture to pass easily and smoothly through tissue.
- Reduced Capillarity: It minimizes the wicking action of fluids along the strand.
- Optimal Knot Security: Facilitates effective knot run-down properties, leading to maximum knot security.
- Superior Compliance: The specialized processing and coating ensure superior softness and compliance for easier surgical manipulation.
Are these sutures biocompatible?
Yes, Medtronic Sofsilk Silk Sutures are biocompatible. They are made from natural proteinaceous silk fibers, offering a safe option for general soft tissue approximation and ligation.
Do Sofsilk sutures feature a strong braided design?
Yes, Medtronic SOFSILK Sutures are constructed with a high-quality braided structure made from natural fibroin silk fibers. This specialized design ensures maximum surgical control and superior compliance.
Key benefits of the SOFSILK design include:
- Natural Material: Crafted from natural proteinaceous silk fibers (fibroin) derived from the Bombyx mori silkworm.
- Optimized Handling: The braided structure is uniformly coated with either silicone or wax to enhance handling characteristics.
- Smooth Tissue Passage: The coating increases surface lubricity and reduces capillarity, allowing the suture to glide smoothly through tissue.
- Superior Knot Security: The proprietary coating process ensures optimal knot run-down properties and security during ligation.
Are Medtronic Sofsilk sutures absorbable?
No, Medtronic Sofsilk sutures are nonabsorbable. They provide reliable, long-term support for wound closure.
Are diverse sizes and formats available?
Yes, SOFSILK Silk Sutures are offered in a broad range of configurations to meet diverse surgical needs in general soft tissue approximation and ligation.KKey available options include:K* Sizes: A comprehensive range from 8-0 up to Size 5.K* Colors: Available in both Black and White.K* Formats: You can select Pre-Cut or Reel configurations, which are available with or without a needle. Specialized needle styles include Cutting, Tapercutting, Conventional Cutting, Premium Spatula, and Premium Reverse Cutting.K* Packaging: Sutures are typically packaged in boxes containing 1, 2, or 3 dozen (dz/bx).
What is the full range of available suture sizes?
The Medtronic Sofsilk Silk Sutures are available in a comprehensive range of nonabsorbable sizes to meet varied surgical requirements for soft tissue approximation and ligation.
Sizing for the Sofsilk sutures spans from the finest gauges up to the heaviest, covering configurations from Size 8-0 up to Size 5.
Are various surgical needle options offered?
Yes, Medtronic Sofsilk Silk Sutures are available in an extensive array of configurations designed to meet various surgical demands. You can choose specific needle types or select options that are needle-less (such as pre-cut or reel formats).
This broad selection ensures optimal performance for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including specialized applications in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.
Key configurations available include:
- Needle Types: Options span Conventional Cutting, Premium Reverse Cutting, Premium Spatula, and Tapercutting styles. Specific codes available include P-10, P-11, P-12, P-13, P-14, P-24, GCC-90, SS-14, SS-24, SE-100-8, SE-140-8, and SC-2 (Straight).
- Needle Curvatures: Curvature options include 1/4 Circle, 3/8 Circle, 1/2 Circle, and Straight.