This MERSILK® Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Ligature, model W222, is designed for secure vessel ligation and tying applications where extended strand length and dependable knot performance are required. Manufactured from black braided silk with a specialised coating, the ligatures provide smooth handling and consistent knot security during surgical procedures.

Each pack contains ten 75 cm (30 inch) USP 3-0 needleless strands, offering efficiency and flexibility for ligature preparation and multiple tying applications. The USP 3-0 size provides versatile tensile strength suitable for general surgical vessel ligation.

Supplied without attached needles, these strands are intended specifically for ligation and tying rather than tissue penetration.

Sterile and single-use, supplied in a box of 12 packs, this product is suitable for hospital and clinical environments requiring reliable silk ligatures.

• Key Features
• Non-absorbable braided silk ligatures
• USP 3-0 — versatile diameter for vessel tying
• 10 x 75 cm (30 inch) strands per pack
• Needleless — designed for ligation use
• Excellent handling and knot security
• Smooth coated braided construction
• Black colour for enhanced visibility
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 12 packs
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: Ethicon
• Product: MERSILK® Black Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Ligature
• Product Code: W222
• GTIN: 30705031080748
• USP Size: 3-0
• Suture Length: 75 cm (30 inch)
• Quantity Per Pack: 10 strands
• Needle: None (Needleless)
• Absorbability: Non-absorbable
• Structure: Braided (coated silk)
• Colour: Black
• Packaging: 12 packs per box
• Division: Medical Devices
• Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
• Suitable For
• Surgical vessel ligation
• General surgical tying
• Multiple ligature preparation
• Procedures requiring extended strand length