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Product Overview
Covidien Sofsilk™ Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle (SS-629)
The Covidien Sofsilk™ SS-629 is a premium braided silk nonabsorbable suture paired with a C-14 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle, designed for superior handling and precision in surgical applications. This high-quality suture offers excellent tensile strength, smooth passage through tissue, and secure knot tying, making it ideal for a variety of soft tissue closures.
Key Features:
- Material: Braided silk – provides excellent handling and knot security.
- Nonabsorbable: Retains strength for extended wound support (typically encapsulated by tissue over time).
- Needle Type: C-14 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle – optimized for precise, controlled suturing in confined spaces.
- Needle Size: 4-0 (USP) – suitable for fine, delicate tissue approximation.
- Sterile & Reliable: Ethylene oxide sterilized for safety and infection control.
- Smooth Handling: Braided construction ensures ease of use and minimal tissue drag.
Specifications:
- Suture Length: Standard 27" (68.6 cm).
- Needle Length: 14 mm (C-14).
- USP Size: 4-0.
- Color: Black (for enhanced visibility).
- Packaging: Individually packed in sterile peel-open pouches.
Suggested Use:
The Sofsilk SS-629 is ideal for ophthalmic, dermatologic, and plastic surgery procedures where fine, nonabsorbable sutures are required. Its reverse cutting needle minimizes tissue trauma, making it particularly useful for skin closures, mucosal tissues, and delicate fascial layers. Due to its braided silk construction, it is not recommended for use in infected or contaminated wounds where synthetic absorbable sutures may be preferred.
Trust Covidien Sofsilk™ for reliable performance in precision surgical applications.
