Sutures and Needle Holders

Octosutur® Silk Sutures

Octosutur® Silk is the Laboratorios Clarben non-absorbable surgical suture in braided black silk, coated for a smooth surface and high tensile strength, meeting all USP/EP requirements.

Why Clarben Makes a Difference

About the Product

Octosutur® Silk is the surgical suture from Laboratorios Clarben made of braided black silk, derived from the cocoon filaments of the silkworm Bombyx mori L.

Features

  • Non-absorbable suture, coated with silicone or wax for a smooth surface and greater tensile strength.
  • Excellent handling properties: soft, flexible and with secure knotting.
  • Meets all USP/EP requirements for non-absorbable surgical sutures.

Presentations

Available in different gauges (2/0, 3/0, 4/0 and 5/0), needle types (round or triangular, 1/2 and 3/8 circle) and strand lengths (45 and 75 cm), in boxes of 12 individually packed units.

  • Bombyx mori
  • Braided silk
  • Non-absorbable

Applications

Closure of incisions and/or ligation, including general closure, cuticular use and plastic surgery; in dentistry, tissue closure after surgical procedures.

Technical Specifications

Non-absorbable braided silk suture, single use, sterilized with ethylene oxide. Black thread, with needles of different lengths, curvatures and points (round and triangular). High tensile strength, very soft and flexible. Meets USP/EP requirements. Class IIb Medical Device. Presentation: box of 12 sutures in individual packets.

Benefits

Excellent handling properties; high tensile strength; very soft and flexible.

Instructions for Use

Use in accordance with surgical procedures and techniques appropriate for non-absorbable sutures, depending on the area of application.

Required Information

Class IIb Medical Device. Do not resterilize; for use only under the supervision of the surgeon and by qualified personnel; store at room temperature, avoiding prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures.

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