ALCASILK ®

ALCASILK® - SILK, USP 4/0, 22mm, 3/8, Reverse Cutting, 75cm

SKU #
E0622V4T75

ALCASILK® sutures are non-absorbable sterile surgical sutures which are produced of an organic protein called fibroin. This organic protein is derived from the domesticated species Bombyx mori of the family Bombyciade. Braided ALCASILK® sutures are processed to remove the natural oil and viscous. ALCASILK® sutures are dyed black and coated silicone or paraffin wax.

ALCASILK® sutures are presented in USP 6/0 - USP 2 gauge sizes in a variety of lengths from 10 cm to 150 cm, as non-needled or attached to stainless steel needles of varying types and sizes.

Areas of usage:

Oral Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Ligations, Ophthalmic Surgery, General Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Gynaecology, Neurology, General Soft Tissue Approximation and/or Ligation

3/8 Circle3/8 CircleReverse Cutting Edge

$84.00 GST excl.

Single Box Price | 12 Sutures per Box

Suture characteristics
Non-absorbable Monofilament
Chemical structure
Silk
Coating
Wax / Silicone
Colour
Black
Wound support
Loss over years
Tensile strength
USP range
6/0 - 2
Sterilization characteristics
EO (Ethylene Oxide)
Product characteristics
Braided Structure. Minimum suture memory. High usage characteristic. Flexibility with high tensile strenght. Excellent knot safety.
Packaging
In aluminum foil or sterile packages with needle or without needle
Needle types
Taper point, reverse cutting, taper cut, blunt point, diamond, spatula, straight
Suture lengths
10 - 150cm