Silk braided sutures - Silkam® 5/0

Silkam® Braided Coated Silk Sutures - 5/0: Reliability for Precision Surgical Procedures

The Silkam® 5/0 sutures from Bbraun are an ideal choice for surgical procedures that require high precision and reliability. Made from braided and coated natural silk, these sutures are perfect for general surgery, plastic surgery, and oral surgery, especially for skin closure and approximation of soft tissues.

The black color of the sutures ensures optimal visibility, even in surgical environments with variable lighting, and their braided and coated design allows for easy and gentle passage through tissues.

Features of Silkam® 5/0 Sutures

• Composition: Made from braided and coated natural silk, providing strength and handling.
• Gauge: 5/0, suitable for delicate surgeries and for suturing thin tissues or sensitive areas such as skin and mucous membranes.
• Needle: DS16, with a triangular 3/8 circle tip, ensuring precise and safe tissue perforation, minimizing trauma.
• Length: 45 cm, a convenient size for optimal maneuverability during the procedure.
• Color: Black, allowing for excellent visibility, especially in difficult lighting conditions.
• Coating: The sutures are coated, which enhances smoothness and facilitates the creation of stable knots.

Indications and Applications

The Silkam® 5/0 sutures are particularly suitable for:

• General Surgery: For closing superficial wounds and approximating soft tissues.
• Plastic Surgery: For high-precision procedures, such as skin suturing and treatment of delicate tissues.
• Oral Surgery: Used for suturing the oral mucosa or other sensitive areas of the oral cavity.
• Ophthalmic Surgery: For suturing the skin of the eyelids or other delicate procedures.
• Neurosurgery: For operations on delicate tissues requiring minimal trauma.

Pack of 36 pieces. 

SUTURE FEATURES: 

• Gauge: 5/0;    
• Needle: DS16 - triangular 3/8 circle;
• Length: 45 cm.

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