Ethicon merisilk is manufactured from raw silk, of which the filaments are tightly braided or twisted, so a highly compact wire is made (controlled electronically). This silk suture wire has exceptional node properties.
Needle Length:Nw5037 - 45mm, Nw5332 - 30mm
Suture Length: Nw5037 - 76cm, Nw5332 - 90cm
Colour: Black
Suture Type: Natural Braided
Absorption Profile: Non Absorbable
Suture Diameter: USP 0
Suture Material: Filaments of Silk Fibre from the Coccon of the silk worm Bombyx Mori
Needle Description:Nw5037 - 45mm, 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle, Nw5332 - 30mm, 1/2 Circle Round Body Needle
Coating: Beeswax Coating
Tensile Strength: Prolonged retention for 3 months
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 for up to 3 months.
