• Measurement:2-0 Silk suture is 18 inches, black braided
• Braided silk offers exceptional handling and pliability
• Material ensures precise knot tying and strong security
• Superior tensile strength holds firm during healing
• Attached to large 26mm, 3/8 circle C8 cutting needle

The Look manufacturer presents the best Look Sutures featuring a high-quality, non-absorbable filament made from natural braided Silk. Silk sutures remain one of the most widely used materials in surgery, prized for their exceptional handling characteristics, including great pliability and minimal material memory, which makes knot tying precise and secure.

This braided structure provides superior tensile strength and excellent security, ensuring the sutures hold firm during the critical healing period. Although silk is non-absorbable, it is gradually encapsulated by tissue and is eventually degraded in the body over an extended period. The natural fibers are dyed Black to ensure high visibility against lighter tissues in the surgical field, aiding the surgeon in easy placement and removal.

If you are searching for the best braided non-absorbable sutures then this product, with its unmatched handling, strong knot security, and consistent thread diameter, is best for you. Each individual strand has a robust 2-0 suture size, and measures 18 inches in total length. This gauge is commonly used for general closure, ligating large vessels, and in soft tissue approximation.

The suture is expertly swaged to a specific C8 needle, which is a 26mm length, 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle. This large, durable needle type is strategically designed for deep bites and efficient penetration through tough or fibrous tissues, such as skin and fascia. The reverse cutting edge on the outer curvature of the needle provides maximum control and minimizes the risk of tissue tear-through, which is often crucial in closing high-tension wounds.

These combined characteristics make the Look Silk 2-0 Black Sutures a reliable and versatile tool for a wide range of general and specialized surgical procedures. This product is strictly intended for use by medical professionals.