Ethicon MERSILK® Silk Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 100 cm (39 inch) – KP-3 Conventional Cutting Needle – W793G (Box of 12)
This MERSILK® Silk Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, model W793G, is designed for dependable soft tissue approximation and ligation where controlled handling and strong knot security are essential. The suture is manufactured from black braided natural silk fibres with a coated finish to enhance smooth tissue passage while maintaining superior tying characteristics.
The USP 1 size offers heavy tensile strength suitable for robust soft tissue closure and skin approximation. The extended 100 cm (39 inch) length provides increased working reach for deep operative fields and enhanced procedural flexibility.
This product features a single KP-3 conventional cutting needle, engineered for precise penetration of tougher tissues. The conventional cutting geometry supports controlled tissue entry and consistent wound closure performance.
Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this suture is suitable for hospital and clinical environments requiring reliable silk suture performance.
- Key Features
- Non-absorbable braided silk suture
- USP 1 — heavy diameter for strong tissue closure
- 100 cm (39 inch) suture length
- KP-3 conventional cutting needle for controlled penetration
- Excellent handling and knot security
- Smooth coated braided construction
- Black colour for enhanced visibility
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product: MERSILK® Silk Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture
- Product Code: W793G
- GTIN: 30705031242665
- USP Size: 1
- Suture Length: 100 cm (39 inch)
- Needle Model: KP-3 Conventional Cutting
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Structure: Braided (coated natural silk)
- Colour: Black
- Packaging: 12 sutures per box
- Suitable For
- High-strength soft tissue approximation
- Skin closure procedures
- Ligation applications
- General surgical wound closure
- Procedures requiring extended suture length