Description
Sharpoint Plus Silk Sutures A braided, coated silk suture range that holds silk is non-absorbable, so the strand keeps its form in tissue rather than breaking down. This page carries it in USP sizes 7-0 to 1, across 25 needle and length configurations that Surgical Specialties lists for the Sharpoint Plus line. Each configuration is a genuine Sharpoint Plus reference supplied in a box of 12, so reordering the exact strand and needle combination is a reference-number match.
- Silk Working Profile – The catalog rates this silk strand at silk is non-absorbable, so the strand keeps its form in tissue rather than breaking down, and the material is not absorbed by the body.
- Needle Strength Behind Every Pass – Sharpoint Plus needles are forged from a proprietary stainless steel alloy of iron, nickel and chromium, balanced for strength, ductility and hardness.
- 25 Configurations on One Page – Precision Reverse Cutting, Reverse Cutting, Taper Point needles in USP sizes 7-0 to 1 sit behind the options below, each with its own reference number.
- Box of 12 – Supplied 12 per box, and the price shown covers the full box as listed.
Sharpoint Plus Silk Suture Range in USP sizes 7-0 to 1
The strand is silk, built as a braided, coated suture, and the Surgical Specialties material guide rates it at silk is non-absorbable, so the strand keeps its form in tissue rather than breaking down. On absorption, the same guide records that the material is not absorbed by the body, which is the profile to plan removal and follow-up around. The catalog lists this material for general and skin closure, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular surgery, plastic surgery and ophthalmology, and the Sharpoint Plus range answers that spread with 25 configurations in USP sizes 7-0 to 1. Needle choice drives much of the handling, and this page runs precision reverse cutting, reverse cutting, taper point needles across its lengths, each option labeled with its needle code and size. The range comes from the Sharpoint Plus line, which Surgical Specialties introduces in its catalog with a promise of excellence and value, and the manufacturer states its needles are made for consistent strength and durability through every pass.
Features and Benefits
Material Performance
- Documented Strength Profile – The manufacturer publishes the in vivo retention figures for Silk in its catalog material guide, so the working life is a specification, not an estimate.
- Braided, coated Construction – Built braided, coated in silk, the construction the catalog assigns to this material.
- Cross-Referenced Equivalent – The catalog cross-references this material to PERMA-HAND Silk (Ethicon), so switching a preference card is a documented match.
Needles and Configurations
- Precision Reverse Cutting Needles – Precision reverse cutting needles carry a precision-honed triangular point with the cutting edge on the outer curvature, the geometry the catalog assigns to delicate work where the cosmetic result matters.
- Reverse Cutting Needles – Reverse cutting needles carry a triangular point with the cutting edge on the outer curvature, the geometry the catalog assigns to skin closure and to ligamentous or fibrous tissue.
- Full Range on One Page – 25 configurations in USP sizes 7-0 to 1 sit behind one dropdown, and every option is a real reference that ships as labeled.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Brand: Surgical Specialties
- Product Line: Sharpoint Plus
- Material: Silk
- Construction: Braided, coated
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- Catalog Cross-Reference: PERMA-HAND Silk (Ethicon)
Options and Packaging
- USP Sizes: 7-0, 6-0, 5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 0, 1
- Needle Points: Precision Reverse Cutting, Reverse Cutting, Taper Point, Straight Cutting, Side Cutting Lancet, Lancet
- Strand Lengths: 45cm, 75cm
- Quantity Per Box: 12
- Packaging: Sold by the bx as listed, priced per package
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Why Choose This Silk Suture
Plenty of suture ranges publish a size chart and stop there. This one publishes its retention and absorption figures in the manufacturer catalog, cross-references the material to the brand most preference cards already carry, and keeps 25 configurations behind a single page. That makes the switch a documentation exercise instead of a trial-and-error order.
- Published Performance, Not Promises – Retention and absorption for Silk are printed in the Surgical Specialties material guide, so the care team plans around documented behavior.
- Needles Built as Instruments – Sharpoint Plus needles are forged from a proprietary stainless steel alloy of iron, nickel and chromium, balanced for strength, ductility and hardness, which is where pass-after-pass consistency comes from.
- Documented Equivalents – The catalog cross-reference to PERMA-HAND Silk (Ethicon) lets a facility match an existing preference card line for line, the differentiator when a contract changes brands.
- Exact Reordering – Every configuration carries its own Sharpoint Plus reference number, so the next order is a code match rather than a description match.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Which options are available for this suture?
This listing covers 25 Sharpoint Plus configurations in USP sizes 7-0 to 1. Pick the configuration that matches your current preference card, and the reference number on the option is the exact item that ships.
How is this product packaged?
Sharpoint Plus Silk Sutures is supplied 12 per box. Packaging is sold as listed by the manufacturer, and the price applies to the package as sold.
Is Silk absorbable?
No. Silk is non-absorbable, so the strand keeps its form in tissue rather than breaking down, and the catalog classifies the material as non-absorbable.
What needles do these configurations use?
The configurations run precision reverse cutting, reverse cutting, taper point needles. Precision reverse cutting needles carry a precision-honed triangular point with the cutting edge on the outer curvature, the geometry the catalog assigns to delicate work where the cosmetic result matters.
What is this suture used for?
The manufacturer catalog lists Silk for general and skin closure, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular surgery, plastic surgery and ophthalmology. Match the material and needle to the tissue and the procedure as your care team directs.
Where can I find the manufacturer documentation?
The Sharpoint Plus catalog is linked in the Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides section on this page. It carries the material guide, the needle charts and the full ordering tables for this line.
Is this a genuine Sharpoint Plus product?
Yes. This listing covers genuine Sharpoint Plus stock supplied through authorized distribution, and the configurations carry the manufacturer reference numbers shown in their option labels.