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. The braided sutures are available coated uniformly with either silicone or 100% beeswax.
Sofsilk™ silk sutures are for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation.
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