Surgical SuppliesClinical Overview
Silk Suture (1/2 Cir Rb needle 20mm + Length 76 cm) + -3/0 is a sterile non-absorbable, braided surgical suture composed of natural organic protein (fibroin) derived from the silkworm species Bombyx mori, coated with silicone or wax on the PMBI Formulary. Braided virgin silk provides unmatched knot security, exceptional pliability, and smooth surgical handling. Over prolonged time (1-2 years), silk undergoes gradual in vivo degradation and encapsulation by fibrous connective tissue. Indicated for general soft tissue approximation, gastrointestinal tract surgery, ophthalmic surgery, oral mucosal closure, and general surgical ligation.
Medical Device / Consumable: This product is an official PMBI surgical consumable, diagnostic, or medical device. It does not contain chemical active pharmaceutical substances.
Verified Clinical References
Usage Guidelines
For professional operating theater use. Open sterile pack under strict aseptic conditions. Tie standard surgical knots; silk holds knots exceptionally well. Single-use only. Remove cutaneous skin sutures according to standard surgical timelines (typically 5 to 10 days).
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Moderate inflammatory tissue reaction (proteinaceous natural origin induces more tissue reaction than synthetic monofilaments). Rare: Suture abscess, localized granuloma, or wound induration.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Single-use only. Natural protein material; do NOT use in patients with known silk allergies. Contraindicated in infected urinary or biliary tracts where it may serve as a nidus for calculus formation. Not recommended for permanent vascular prostheses.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Device Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or surgical protocol guidance. Medical devices, sterile surgical consumables, and diagnostic equipment must be handled in accordance with manufacturer instructions, asepsis protocols, and applicable CDSCO Medical Device Rules (2017). Single-use disposable items must never be re-sterilized or reused.