SILKAM BLACK 3 0 2 75CM DS24 DDP G0762350

Product Description

SILKAM BLACK 3/0 (2) 75CM DS24 by B. Braun is a high-quality, non-absorbable braided silk surgical suture, meticulously designed for reliable tissue approximation and ligation.

Sourced from the finest natural silk fibers, SILKAM BLACK offers exceptional tensile strength and superior knot security, making it a trusted choice in various surgical disciplines.

The distinctive black color provides excellent visibility against tissues, enhancing surgical precision.

Its advanced braided construction ensures smooth passage through tissue with minimal drag, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.

Product Details

SILKAM BLACK sutures are made from degummed, braided silk, known for its excellent handling characteristics and uniform strength.

This specific product features a 3/0 USP size (equivalent to metric size 2) with a length of 75 cm, making it suitable for a wide range of surgical applications.

It comes with a DS24 needle, indicating a specific type and size of double-swaged needle designed for precise tissue penetration.

B. Braun is a globally recognized leader in medical devices, ensuring the highest standards of quality and patient safety for all its products.

Benefits

• Excellent tensile strength ensures reliable tissue support during the healing process.
• Superior knot security minimizes the risk of knot slippage, providing confident wound closure.
• Smooth tissue passage due to the braided structure and optional coating, reducing tissue trauma.
• Optimal visibility against tissue due to the black coloration, aiding surgical precision.
• Biologically inert with low tissue reaction, promoting better healing.
• Sterile and ready for immediate use, maintaining aseptic standards.

How to Use

1. Ensure sterile technique is maintained throughout the procedure.
2. Open the sterile suture package carefully, avoiding contact with the suture or needle.
3. Grasp the needle with an appropriate needle holder.
4. Pass the needle through the tissue as required for approximation or ligation.
5. Form secure knots according to standard surgical techniques, utilizing the excellent knot security of SILKAM BLACK.
6. Dispose of used sutures and needles in appropriate sharps containers.

Caution & Warnings

• For professional use only: This product is intended for use by trained medical professionals.
• Sterility: Do not use if the package is opened or damaged, as sterility may be compromised.
• Single use: This device is intended for single use only. Do not re-sterilize or reuse, as it may lead to device failure or infection.
• Selection of suture size: Use the smallest appropriate suture size to minimize tissue trauma and foreign body reaction.
• Knotting: Excessive tension during knot tying may cause suture breakage or tissue damage.
• Disposal: Dispose of all medical waste, including sutures and needles, in accordance with local regulations and hospital policy.
• Not for specific tissues: Not indicated for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues where absorbable sutures or specific synthetic non-absorbables might be preferred.

Ingredients

• Natural silk fibers (degummed, from Bombyx mori silkworms).
• Often coated with wax or silicone to enhance smoothness and handling (specific coating details may vary by batch/manufacturer specification but generally for silk sutures).