Sofsilk sutures are for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, microsurgery, and neurological surgery
The braided sutures are available coated uniformly with either silicone or a special wax mixture to reduce capillarity and to increase surface lubricity which enhances handling characteristics, ease of passage through tissue, and knot run-down properties
Smooth, mutiple pass rundown, minimizes breakage
Manufacturer # SS-686
Brand Sofsilk™
Manufacturer Covidien
Country of Origin Unknown
Application Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle
Coating Coated
Is_Active_Vendor Y
Is_DSCSA N
Is_Discontinued N
Is_Medical_Device Y
Lot_Tracking_Flag N
Needle 1 Code C-12
Needle Length 16 mm
Needle Length Range 10.1 to 20 mm
Needle Shape 3/8 Circle
Needle Type Reverse Cutting Needle
Number of Needles 1-Needle
On_Allocation N
Supplier_ID 487778
Suture Color Black
Suture Length 18 Inch
Suture Length Range 10.1 to 20 in
Suture Material Silk
Suture Material Range Silk
Suture Size Size 4 - 0
Suture Type Braided
UNSPSC Code 42312201
