Factory directly Surgical Chromic Catgut PGA PGA910 Silk Nylon Polypropylene suture

Type

Twisted multifilament with a monofilament appearance

Composition

Strands of purified collagen taken from the serosal layer of selected bovines, tanned with chrome salts. Origin from BSE−free classified countries.

Coating

None

Tissue reaction

Moderate

Absortion

By phagocytosis. The rate of absorption is slowed down by chromizing. Complete mass absorption in approximately 90 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 14 days. When used in infected tissues or in tissues with increased levels of proteolytic enzymes (stomach, cervix, vagina) it is more quickly absorbed.

Tensile strength

Post implantation
14 days
28 days

Approximate % original strength remaining
50%
20%

Suture colour

Dark brown

Range

USP 6/0 − 4#

Indictations

Catgut chromic sutures are intended for use in general soft tissue closing and/or ligation; especially in general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, gynaecology, obstetrics, urology, ophthalmic surgery.