SK13602: 2 DemeTECH DemeSILK black 71" Strand (No Needle)
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Price: | $10.00 per box of 12 |
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Quantity: | |
In Stock: | 100 box of 12 |
Status: | expired |
Material | Silk |
Construction | Braided |
Absorption | Non-Absorbable |
Size | 2 |
Length | 71" |
Color | Black |
Needle Name | No Needle |
Needle Length | -- |
Needle Type | -- |
Curvature | -- |
Arms | No Needle |
Additional Details
DemeSILK
DemeTech's Silk suture is a non-absorbable, sterile, surgical suture composed of an organic protein called fibroin. DemeTech's silk sutures are processed to remove the natural waxes and gums from its origin.
As Silk is a natural fiber, it does illicit an acute inflammatory reaction, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue (occurring usually in 14-21 days). While DemeTech's silk sutures are not considered absorbable sutures, progressive degradation of its fibers results in the gradual loss of tensile strength within the first year.
- Raw silk is produced by a silkworm larva's cocoon. These natural waxes and gums are removed prior to the braiding process, allowing for a tighter, more compact braid
- DemeTech's Silk suture is dyed black for easier visibility in tissue
- DemeTech's Silk suture is non-absorbable and multifilament in nature
- Although DemeTech classifies its silk suture as a non-absorbable suture, it loses most of its tensile strength in one year