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Perma-Hand Suture, Black Braided, Size 4-0, 12 x 18", is a nonabsorbable sterile surgical suture composed of anorganic protein. The suture material is silk, known for its excellent handling characteristics and tensile strength. This suture undergoes a specialized processing technique that removes natural waxes and gums, enhancing its pliability and smoothness during surgical procedures.

The black braided design provides high knot security and ease of handling. The suture is coated with a unique wax mixture, which minimizes tissue drag and facilitates smooth passage through tissues. This coating also reduces the risk of excess capillarity, thereby limiting the potential for bacterial infiltration along the suture strand, which is crucial for preventing surgical site infections.

Perma-Hand sutures maintain tensile strength over time, providing reliable wound support in situations where long-term tissue approximation is necessary. Their nonabsorbable nature makes them suitable for skin closure, ligatures, and general soft tissue approximation where prolonged suture retention is desired.