Q-Close Silk

Material composition

Silk (composed of an organic protein called fibroin, which is derived from the domesticated species Bombyx mori of the family Bombycidae).

Structure

Multifilament, braided

Suture type

Natural, Non-absorbable

Coating

Bees Wax

Colour

Black

Gauge sizes available

U.S.P. 5/0 to 1 (Metric 1.0 to 4.0)

Tensile strength retention

Prolonged tensile strength retention.

Mass absorption

While Q-close™ Silk is not absorbed, progressive degradation of the proteinous silk fibres in vivo may result in gradual loss of the tensile strength over a period of time.

Sterilisation method

Ethylene oxide

Indications

Q-close™ Silk is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation and or ligation.