Indications: Silk sutures are intended for use in general soft tissue closing and/or ligation, especially in general surgery, skin closure, ophthalmic surgery, oral surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, gynaecology, obstetrics. Specifications: - Composition: Braided fibres from the cocoon of the silkworm. - Coating: Silicone. - Tissue reaction: Moderate. - Absorption: Silk suture elicits an initial inflammatory reaction in tissues, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissues. - Range: USP 5/0. - Suture length: 75 cm. - Needle length: 16 mm. - Needle type: DS 16. - Type: Braided multifilament. - Color: Black.