Colour

Chromic, brown

Raw Material

Obtained from the thin intestine serous layer of a healthy sheep

Coating

Nil

Material type

Natural, animal originated suture twisted filament, absorbable

Absorption

Absorbed by enzymatic digestion in approximately 90 days

Characteristics

High initial tensile strength, minimum tissue reaction

Application

Chromic catgut is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and / or ligation

Wound support

Excellent

Tensile strength

The tensile strength of the suture progressive loss occurs as a result of a enzymatic digestion process that degrades the catgut chromic allowing the absorption and subsequent metabolism by the organism; Studies show that the absorption of the catgut chromic suture is practically complete in about 90 days after implantation

Knotting strength

Excellent

Tissue reaction

Minimal

Sterilisation

Ethylene oxide

Shelf life

5 years

Standard sizes

USP size 5/0 to 2

Packaging

One, two or three dozens