Medicowl Sutures — Non-absorbable

Trusilk

Indicated for skin closure and in surgical procedures where a non-absorbable suture and long-term wound support are required for soft tissue approximation and ligation, except where permanent retention of tensile strength is required.

Technical details Features

10-0 → 4

USP sizes

35–180 cm

suture lengths

10–90 mm

needle lengths

Features

Natural braided silk, soft and pliable

Trusilk elicits an initial inflammatory reaction in tissue, followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue. While it is not absorbed, progressive degradation of the proteinaceous silk fibres in vivo may result in gradual loss of tensile strength over time.

Natural, braided fibers of silk

Smooth texture for minimal tissue trauma

High tensile strength

Soft and pliable and very easy to handle

Smooth knot tie-down with excellent knot security

Prepared from the organic protein fibroin

Applications

Where Trusilk is indicated

Used across specialties for soft tissue approximation and ligation.

General surgery
Ophthalmic surgery
Cardiovascular surgery
Gastrointestinal surgery
Orthopedic surgery

Technical details

Construction and packaging

Item	Value
Construction	Braided silk, prepared from the organic protein fibroin
Coating	Bees wax
Colour	Black dyed
Sterilization	Ethylene oxide
Shelf life	5 years

Sizes, lengths and needles

Item	Value
USP sizes	10-0 to 4
EP metric gauge	0.2 to 6
Suture length	35 cm to 180 cm
Needle length	10 mm to 90 mm across all needle point profiles

The complete reference-code list for every size, length and needle profile is available to healthcare professionals and professional buyers on request.

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