The 3-0 Black Braided Silk Suture with C-13 Reverse Cutting Needle (36/Box) is a non-absorbable braided silk suture designed for dependable tissue approximation and ligation. Each 18" black silk suture is paired with a 19 mm, 3/8 circle reverse cutting C-13 needle, providing precise penetration and secure placement in dense or fibrous tissue. The braided silk construction offers excellent handling characteristics and knot security, making it well suited for laboratory, veterinary, and general surgical applications.