Silk Sutures

Prosilk sutures are non-absorbable, coated and braided, sterile surgical sutures, most widely used having smooth flow through tissue while maintaining knot security. Silk sutures are composed of natural material silk which is obtained from silk worm. It does not swell in tissue fluids. Silk thread is serum proof and water repellent. Silk sutures not indicated for use in biliary and urinary tract surgery.