CHROMIC GUT Twisted Gut Natural

Absorbable Suture

Material Color(s) Absorption Rate

CHROMIC GUT Twisted Beige Variable Variable
(generally 14-28 days)

DESCRIPTION CONTRAINDICATIONS
Chromic Gut sutures are absorbable sterile surgical sutures The use of this suture is contraindicated in patients with
composed of purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) known sensitivities or allergies to any of its components.
derived from the serosal layer of beef (bovine) or the These sutures, being absorbable, should not be used
submucosal fibrous layer of sheep (ovine) intestines. They are where extended approximation of tissue is required.
packaged in a solution of 89% isopropanol, 10% water and 1% Chromic Gut sutures are not suitable for cardiovascular or
triethanolmine. Chromic Gut is treated with a chromic salt neurological surgical procedures.
solution.
TENSILE STRENGTH
CHARACTERISTICS Many factors may affect the rate of tensile strength loss.
The manufacturing of catgut raw material, consisting of long These include:
ribbons of highly selected serosal tissue, ensures: Type of suture
Purity of collagen for optimal tensile strength and in vivo Presence of infection
performance. Tissue sites
Uniform treatment with a buffered chromium salt solution.
Surface smoothness to facilitate knot run-down and knot ABSORPTION
strength. Absorption of Chromic Gut sutures occurs by an
enzymatic process similar to the digestion of an animal
INDICATIONS protein by the body. Being enzymatic, the process is
Chromic Gut sutures are indicated for use in general soft subject to different influencing factors (see above) and it
tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in is virtually impossible to indicate the exact designation of
ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neurological a consistent absorption time.
surgery.
COLOR
CP MEDICAL Chromic GUT Beige
ETHICON Chromic Gut PACKAGING
COVIDIEN SurgiGut^^ Chromic Gut is available in USP sizes 9-0 through 4
(metric sizes 0.4-8). Chromic Gut is available with
SHARPOINT / LOOK Chromic Gut ^^trademark of
Covidien
needles in one dozen boxes, or in veterinary suture
cassettes.

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