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Silk sutures are braided non-absorbable surgical sutures widely used for soft tissue approximation, dental surgery, oral procedures and general surgical wound closure. Known for excellent handling characteristics and secure knot tying, silk sutures remain a popular choice across medical, dental and veterinary surgical procedures.
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Braided Silk Structure
Silk sutures feature a braided structure designed for smooth handling and dependable knot security during tissue approximation.
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Dental and Oral Surgery
Silk sutures are widely used in oral surgery, periodontal procedures and dental soft tissue closure applications.
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Non-Absorbable Wound Support
Silk sutures provide dependable wound approximation and are commonly used where non-absorbable support is required.
Silk Suture Support Profile
Silk sutures are designed for reliable tissue approximation with strong handling characteristics and knot security.
Handling and Knot Security
Non-Absorbable Wound Support
Dental and Soft Tissue Closure
| Suture Material | Structure | Absorbability | Common Silk Suture Use |
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| Silk Sutures | Braided | Non-Absorbable | General soft tissue approximation |
| Silk Dental Sutures | Braided non-absorbable | Non-Absorbable | Oral surgery and periodontal closure |
| Silk Veterinary Sutures | Braided | Non-Absorbable | Veterinary soft tissue approximation |
Excellent Handling Characteristics
Silk sutures are widely recognised for smooth handling and dependable knot security during closure procedures.
Oral and Dental Tissue Approximation
Silk sutures are commonly selected for oral surgery, periodontal procedures and dental soft tissue repair.
Reliable Non-Absorbable Support
Braided silk sutures provide dependable tissue approximation and wound support during healing.
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Browse professional silk surgical sutures by USP size, needle configuration and surgical application.
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Ethicon MERSILK® Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Ligature – 13 x 60 cm (24 inch) – USP 3-0 – Needleless – W212 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon MERSILK® Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Ligature – 13 x 60 cm (24 inch) – USP 4-0 – Needleless – W211 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon MERSILK® Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Ligature – 17 x 45 cm (18 inch) – USP 1 (M4) – Needleless – W205 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon MERSILK® Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Ligature – 17 x 45 cm (18 inch) – USP 0 – Needleless – W204 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon MERSILK® Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Ligature – 17 x 45 cm (18 inch) – USP 2-0 – Needleless – W203 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon MERSILK® Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Ligature – 17 x 45 cm (18 inch) – USP 3-0 – Needleless – W202 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon MERSILK® Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Ligature – USP 4 – 180 cm (71 inch) – Needleless – W199G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon MERSILK® Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Ligature – USP 2 – 180 cm (71 inch) – Needleless – W196G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon MERSILK® Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Ligature – USP 0 – 180 cm (71 inch) – Needleless – W194G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon MERSILK® Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Ligature – USP 1 – 180 cm (71 inch) – Needleless – W195G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon MERSILK® Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Ligature – USP 2-0 – 180 cm (71 inch) – Needleless – W193G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon MERSILK® Silk Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Ligature – USP 3-0 (Metric 2) – 180 cm (71 inch) – Needleless – W192 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon Virgin Silk Blue Twisted Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 8-0 (0.4 metric) – 45 cm – Double-Armed TG140-8 Taper Point Needles – W1820 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon Virgin Silk Blue Twisted Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 8-0 (0.4 metric) – 45 cm – Double-Armed TG140-8 Taper Point Needles – W1819 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon MERSILK® Silk Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 7-0 (Metric 0.5) – 30 cm (12 inch) – TG140-8 Taper Point Needle – W1814 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon Virgin Silk Blue Twisted Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 8-0 (0.4 metric) – 30 cm (12 inch) – Double-Armed TG140-6 Taper Point Needles – W1782 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon Virgin Silk Blue Twisted Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 8-0 (0.4 metric) – 45 cm – Double-Armed CS140-6 Taper Point Needles – U7059 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon Virgin Silk Blue Twisted Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 8-0 (0.4 metric) – 45 cm – Double-Armed CS140-6 Taper Point Needles – U7058 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon MERSILK® Silk Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 (Metric 5) – 75 cm (30 inch) – FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle – P7228H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon MERSILK® Silk Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm (30 inch) – FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle – P1691H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PERMA-HAND™ Silk Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 75 cm – BB Cutting Needle – K881H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PERMA-HAND™ Silk Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 75 cm – BB Cutting Needle – K880H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PERMA-HAND™ Silk Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 75 cm – RB-1 PLUS Taper Point Needle – K871H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PERMA-HAND™ Silk Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm – MH Taper Point Needle – K845H (Box of 36)
