J&J Ethicon Suture Silk 5/0 with BB 17mm 3/8 Circle Taper Point Needle 75cm (36)

J&J Ethicon Suture Perma-Hand Silk 5/0 with BB 17mm 3/8 Circle Taper Point Needle 75cm (36) Perma-Hand Silk sutures are nonabsorbable, sterile, surgical sutures composed of an organic protein. Silk for braided sutures is available undyed and dyed black. Perma-Hand Silk sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximating and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures. Specifications Description: Perma-Hand Silk 5/0 with BB 17mm 3/8 Circle Taper Point Needle 75cm (36) Brand: Perma-Hand Silk Suture Size: 5/0 Length: 30″/75cm Colour: Black Material Composition: Silk Category: Wound Closure Quantity Per Box: 36 Absorbability: Non-Absorbable Absorption Rate: Not Applicable Directionality: Unidirectional Needle Name: BB Needle Colour: Silver Needle Length (mm):17mm Needle Point Type: 3/8 Circle Taper Point Characteristics > Physical Material: Natural protein fibre of raw silk > Construction: Braided > Absorbable/Non-Absorbable: Non-Absorbable > Coating (if applicable): Bees wax > Colours: Black and White > Available Size Range: 5 through 9/0 > Tensile Strength (Wound Support): Medium to Long Term > Tensile Strength Retention in Tissue: Indefinite > Absorption Time: Non-Absorbable > Frequent Uses: Most body tissues for ligating and suturing; General surgery; Ophthalmology and Plastic surgery