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SMI SILK BRAIDED SUTURE
Description
Characteristics/Benefits:
• High tensile strength, non absorbable - good and extended tissue support for up to 3 month
• Braided or twisted structure - excellent handling properties, high flexibility, high tensile strength, excellent knot security
• Coated multifilament - soft passage through the tissues with minimal sawing, tissue drag and trauma, good knot tie down/adjustability, reduced capillary action
• Hermetically sealed packing - guaranteed seal and product sterility
Indications:
• General soft tissue closing and/or ligation, especially in:
- General surgery
- Skin closure
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Oral surgery
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Gynaecology
- Obstetrics
Contraindictions:
• Urinary tract
• Biliary tract
• Known allergies or sensitivities to silk
Measurements:
#/#C - needle measurement
RV - reverse cutting needle
BK - Black
Silk-B - Silk braided
Item says it is out of stock, can I still order it? Yes you can still order any item that appears on our website. The item will then be placed on back order, once it arrives into our warehouse, we will ship it out ASAP.
Hardware items? Some hardware items can be customised which is why we don't keep many in our warehouse. If you place an order for one, we will order it in for you and possibly have it shipped directly to you.
Cold chain items must be placed on a separate order from other items as they are shipped separately and have a separate/different freight charge.
This product is a Special Order Item it is non-returnable/refundable and must be ordered in.
For more information about Special Order Items please view our T&C's on these items here.
Freight will be calculated during checkout. You must list your delivery address as a physical address. We cannot deliver to P.O. boxes etc.
Delivery times (with all items in stock): Sydney/Brisbane/Melbourne: ETA 1-2 business days. All other locations 2-3 business days. Freight times are dependant on courier companies.
Pick up not available.
Hardware/bulky deliveries: To be organised once purchased.
For more information, review our Shipping and Returns page or our Terms and Conditions page.
