Conditionally resorbable polyfilament suture material made from natural protein - fibroin, produced by silkworm.

It is a natural fiber, therefore it has a high probability of developing inflammation and nagnaivaniya wound, to avoid which the threads are subjected to antibacterial treatment and covered with a special coating.

Produced by various manufacturers.

Application

• Skin stitches, suturing muscles, subcutaneous tissue and aponeurosis
• Gastrointestinal tract, mucous membranes, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, neurosurgery

Characteristics

• High strength and elasticity
• The resorption period is 6-12 months, which does not allow it to be used in prosthetics