Raw Material

Collagen derived from serosa of beef intestine or submucosa of sheep intestine CHROMIC - treated to resist digestion of body tissues.

Tensile strength retention in vivo;

Plain - lost in 7-10 days Chromic - lost with 21-28 days.

Individual patient characteristics can affect rate of tensile strength loss

Absorption Rate;

Plain - digested by body enzymes within 70 days.

Chromic - digested by body enzymes within 90 days

Surgical gut suture is an absorbable, sterile surgical suture composed of purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) derived from either the serosal layer of beef (bovine) or the submucosal fibrous layer of sheep (ovine) intestines. Chromic gut is processed to provide greater resistance to absorption. This surgical gut suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues.

Needle Information

CUTTING EDGE REVERSE - FS-2, 3/8 Circle, 19mm