Properties of this suture:

 

Silk Braided

Type – Braided multifilament

Composition – Braided fibres from the cocoon of the silkworm

Coating – Waxes / Silicone

Colour – Black

Tissue reaction – Moderate

Absorption – Silk suture elicits an initial inflammatory reaction in tissues, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissues.

Presentation – Box with 12 sutures

 

Silk Virgin

Type – Twisted multifilament

Composition – Twisted fibres from the cocoon of the silkworm

Coating – None

Colour – Blue

Tissue reaction – Moderate

Absorption – Silk suture elicits an initial inflammatory reaction in tissues, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissues.

Presentation – Box with 12 sutures