Ethicon MERSILK® Silk Ivy Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 (Metric 1.5) – 45 cm (18 inch) – Double-Armed C-3 Conventional Cutting Needles – W816 (Box of 12)
This MERSILK® Silk Ivy Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, model W816, is designed for dependable soft tissue approximation and ligation where controlled handling and strong knot security are essential. The suture is manufactured from ivy coloured braided natural silk fibres with a coated finish to enhance smooth tissue passage while maintaining superior tying characteristics.
The USP 4-0 (Metric 1.5) size offers fine tensile strength suitable for precise soft tissue closure and skin approximation. The 45 cm (18 inch) length provides optimal control for routine wound closure and outpatient procedures.
This product features double-armed C-3 conventional cutting needles, 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 4-0 (Metric 1.5) — fine diameter for soft tissue closure
- 45 cm (18 inch) suture length
- Double-armed C-3 conventional cutting needles
- Excellent handling and knot security
- Smooth coated braided construction
- Ivy colour for enhanced visibility
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product: MERSILK® Silk Ivy Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture
- Product Code: W816
- GTIN: 30705031127863
- USP Size: 4-0 (Metric 1.5)
- Suture Length: 45 cm (18 inch)
- Needle Model: C-3 Conventional Cutting (2 needles)
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Structure: Braided (coated natural silk)
- Colour: Ivy
- Packaging: 12 sutures per box
- Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Skin closure procedures
- Ligation applications
- General surgical wound closure
- Procedures requiring double-armed conventional cutting needles