Catgut Sutures - Chromic
a natural absorbable suture is obtained by longitudinally slitting the intestinal submucosa of sheep and goat, twisting the ribbons and joining them in wet condition giving monofilament finish.
- Monofilament
For smooth tissue passage.
Smooth tie down and knot security - Absorbable
By enzymatic digestion. Complete from 90 days - Chromic
Treated to provide longer tensile strength retention than plain catgut - Tensile Strength
Strength retention for at least 28 days - Color
Tan - Range
Gauge sizes 4/0 to 2 (U.S.P)
Supplied as needled sutures and ligatures - Sterilisation
Ethylene Oxide - Caution
Avoid using where long term tissue approximation is needed. Absorption is faster in infected tissues - Packaging
In a conditioning fluid containing isopropanol and water - These sutures comply with the requirements of U.S. Pharmacopoeia (U.S.P), The European Pharmacopoeia (PhEUR) and the British Pharmacopoeia (BP)
Needle Length | Needle Description | Suture Length | Suture Size in USP | ||||
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4-0 (2) | 3-0 (3) | 2-0 (3.5) | 0 (4) | 1 (5) | |||
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| 75 cm | C1734 | ||||
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| 75 cm | R1934 | ||||
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| 75 cm | C2433 | C2432 | |||
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| 75 cm | R2633 | R2632 | |||
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| 75 cm | R30329 | ||||
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| 100 cm | T37321 | ||||
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| 100 cm | R37321 | R37301 | R37311 | ||
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 1/2 Circle Taper Cut | 90 cm | TH38329 | ||||
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| 100 cm | R40321 | R40311 | |||
3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting
1/2 Circle Taper Point
3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting
Needle Length | Needle Description | Suture Length | Suture Size in USP | |
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1 (5) | 2 (6) | |||
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| 100 cm | R483021 | |
150 cm | R483025 | |||
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| 100 cm | H50311 | |
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| 75 cm | K6431 | |
1/2 Circle Blunt PointPre-Cut Sutures (Non Needled)
Suture Length | Packing | Suture Size in USP | ||||
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3-0 (2) | 2-0 (3) | 0(3.5) | 1(5) | 2(6) | ||
2 X 75 cm | Sterilised Catgut Sutures - Chromic in sterile foil over wrap. 2 X 75 cm box of 12's pack | S33 | S32 | S30 | S31 | S302 |
