Covidien VS802-2 - Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Sofsilk™ Silk CV-1 3/8 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 6-0 Braided - 36/Pack
- Sofsilk™ silk sutures are nonabsorbable, sterile, nonmutagenic surgical sutures composed of natural proteinaceous silk fibers called fibroin
- The Sofsilk™ silk suture protein is derived from the domesticated silkworm species Bombyx mori of the family bombycidae
- The silk fibers are treated to remove the naturally-occurring sericin gum and braided to produce Sofsilk™ surgical silk sutures
This product can be found in our Wound Care -> Wound Closure -> Sutures with Needles section.
- SKU
- 100-1184096PK
Description / Covidien VS802-2 - Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Sofsilk™ Silk CV-1 3/8 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 6-0 Braided - 36/Pack
The Covidien Sofsilk suture is a nonabsorbable suture, meaning it is not broken down by the body, with a needle already attached. It is braided silk with a CV-1 3/8 circle taper point needle in size 6-0. It is sold sterile.
- Nonabsorbable suture with needle, Sofsilk silk, size 6-0
- CV-1 needle with a 3/8 circle shape and taper point
- Braided construction, 36-strand
- Coated suture
- Suture material: silk
- Suture color: black
- Suture length: 18 Inch Suture
- 1-Needle
- Needle length: 9 mm
- Needle material: Surgalloy Needle
- Sterile
Check that the needle type, needle size and suture size 6-0 match your procedure requirements before ordering.
More Information
| Unit Of Measure | Pack |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Unknown |
| Needle Length Range | 5.1 to 10 mm |
| Suture Material Range | Silk |
| Suture Length Range | 10.1 to 20 in. |
| Needle 1 Code | CV-1 |
| Suture Size | Size 6-0 |
| Buy American Act (BAA) Compliant | No |
| Trade Agreement Act (TAA) Compliant | No |
| UNSPSC Code | 42312201 |
| Product Notice |
Returns may require restocking fee License Required |
| Manufacturer Name | Covidien |
| Manufacturer Number | VS802-2 |
| Application | Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle |
| Brand Or Series | Sofsilk™ |
| Qty Per Unit of Measure | 36 |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Coating | Coated |
| Needle Material | Surgalloy Needle |
| Suture Material | Silk |
| Needle Length | 9 mm |
| Number Of Needles | 1-Needle |
| Number Of Strands | 36-Strand |
| Suture Length | 18 Inch Suture |
| Needle Shape | 3/8 Circle |
| Needle Type | Taper Point Needle |
| Suture Color | Black |
| Suture Type | Braided |
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- Closure strips and butterfly bandages: 3M Steri-Strip skin closure strips, including antimicrobial and Nexcare breathable styles, plus Leukostrip, Dynarex butterfly closure strips, and McKesson reinforced and non-reinforced closure strips. Sterile and non-sterile options are available.
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- Closure strips: check sterile or non-sterile, width and length, whether the strip is reinforced, and how many strips come in the pack.
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What is the difference between a butterfly bandage and a closure strip?
A butterfly bandage is a single narrow strip shaped to pull a small cut together. Closure strips usually come as several strips on a card and are applied in a row across a wound.
Are these sterile?
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