SilkusTM – Silk
Product Details:
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Composition
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Silk
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Construction
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Braided
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Coating
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Coated with silicon to give “hand” to the suture.
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In vitro retention of strength
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Although Silkus is classified as a non-absorbable suture, it loses most of its tensile strength in one year.
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Tissue Reaction
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Silk being a natural fibre elicits an inflammatory reaction, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue.
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Absorption Time
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Although Silkus is classified as a non-absorbable suture, it gets completely absorbed in 2 years. Hence, it can be considered as a very slow absorbing suture.
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Sterilization
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100% Ethylene Oxide
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Available in Sizes
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6-0, 5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 0, 1
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Colour
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Black
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Shelf Life
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5 years
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Packaging
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Box of 12 sutures
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Distinctive Features:
- Coated with silicon to allow easy passage through tissue, limit absorption and increase ductility.
- Knot pull strength and needle swage strength greater than USP limits.
- Packed using Tyvek paper for extra security.
- Dyed black for better visibility.
Packaging:
In the pursuit of excellence in packaging, Lotus has also developed a fully automatic in-line packaging machine where forming, sealing, trimming, printing and cutting are all done in a continuous motion, thus eliminating human error and handling.
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