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

Needle Information:

CUTTING EDGE REVERSE, CUTTING EDGE REVERSE - G-1, G-1, 3/8 Circle - 3/8 Circle, 11mm, 11mm