Braided
For easy handling and secure knot tying
Coated
With wax to give “hand” to the suture
Does not become limp or brittle
Natural
Produced from cocoons of the silk worm bombyx mori
Non-absorbable
Provides prolonged tensile strength retention in tissue
Colour
Black,
Range
Braided 7/0-4# (USP)
Supplied as needled sutures and ligatures
Storage methods
Store below 25% and store in dry place
Don’t use damaged packages
Sterilization methods
Gamma radiation