Device Explorer · FDA GUDID · GMDN 13910

Silk suture

"A natural, non-bioabsorbable thread made from raw silk spun by silkworms (typically coated with beeswax or silicone) intended to join (i.e., approximate) the edges of a soft-tissue wound or incision by stitching or to ligate soft tissues; it may include an at

US‑registered devices2,752in commercial distribution
Companies47labelers on GUDID
Single‑use100%of device records
Sterile99%labelled sterile
Prescription88%Rx‑only share
ImplantableYesGMDN flag
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Share of device records

Demetech Corporation1,19844%
Ethicon, Llc2499%
Covidien Lp2439%
Surgical Specialties México, S. De R.L. De C.V.2328%
Teleflex Incorporated1255%
Internacional Farmacéutica, S.A. De C.V.1004%
Mani, Inc.743%
Foosin Medical Supplies Inc., Ltd.632%

Top labelers

CompanyDevicesShare
Demetech Corporation1,19844%
Ethicon, Llc2499%
Covidien Lp2439%
Surgical Specialties México, S. De R.L. De C.V.2328%
Teleflex Incorporated1255%
Internacional Farmacéutica, S.A. De C.V.1004%
Mani, Inc.743%
Foosin Medical Supplies Inc., Ltd.632%
C.P. Medical Corporation512%
Riverpoint Medical, Llc442%
Unilene S.A.C.442%
Darby Dental Supply, Llc361%

Company = labeler of record on GUDID. 47 companies in total; top 12 shown. Click headers to sort.

Brand names on the register (sample)

ATRAMATRTMEDWEGO-SILK Non-absorbable Surgical Suture With NeMANI Sutures SilkDEKNATELSILKDarby Dental Supply, LLCSafePath"Burkhart 4-0 Silk Suture 18"", C-6 Needle""Burkhart 3-0 Silk Suture 18"", C-26 Needle""Burkhart 3-0 Silk Suture 18"", C-6 Needle""Burkhart 3-0 Silk Suture 18"", C-31 Needle"HexaOnatecFSSBDYNEK

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FDA product codes

CodeNameDevices
GAPSuture, Nonabsorbable, Silk2,236
GAPSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK1,523
GATSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE152
GAPSuture, nonabsorbable, silk30
OVNSuture kit21
DZGSUTURE, DENTAL4

GMDN & GCC registration

  • GMDN code 13910 · implantable
  • Single‑use 100% · sterile 99% · Rx‑only 88% · OTC 0%
  • UAE: MOHAP / DoH medical device registration and an authorised representative are required; Saudi: SFDA MDMA. We check status on request.

Size attributes recorded

Length (Centimeter) · 865Length (Inch) · 409Length (Millimeter) · 92Outer Diameter (Millimeter) · 9Angle (degree) · 7Width (Millimeter) · 2

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How many silk suture products are registered in the US?

2,752 device records in commercial distribution are listed on the FDA Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) under the GMDN category "Silk suture", from 47 companies. The largest labeler is Demetech Corporation with 44% of records.

Which FDA product codes apply?

GAP (Suture, Nonabsorbable, Silk), GAP (SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK), GAT (SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE), GAP (Suture, nonabsorbable, silk)

Is this the same as UAE/GCC registration?

No. GUDID is the US register. For the UAE (MOHAP/DoH) and Saudi (SFDA/MDMA) a separate registration and a local authorised representative are required; Consulting Wallah can check the status and connect you with registered suppliers.

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Source: FDA AccessGUDID (AccessGUDID full release 2 Nov 2026); counts are device records in commercial distribution grouped by GMDN preferred term; companies are labelers of record. Information only — US listing is not a registration in the UAE or GCC; verify with the regulator. © Consulting Wallah — CC BY‑NC‑ND.

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