- Combination of needle and thread
- Smooth passage through skin with no sawing effect
- Complete resorption after about 90 days
- Thread strength and needle type can be selected
- Thread length: 75 cm
Catgut chrome, Needle-and-Thread Combination
The suture of the absorbable Catgut chrome needle-and-thread combination is made of twisted multifilament in a monofilament look. This material - very popular with veterinary surgeons - is made of purified collagen obtained from the serosal layer of selected bovine intestines and treated with chromium salts. The dark brown suture provides excellent tissue support, even absorption and excellent knot security. It has versatile uses in general surgery, the adaptation of soft tissue and for ligatures.
Product Details
- Catgut chrome, needle-and-thread combination
- Twisted multifilament in a monofilament look
- Full absorption within about 90 days, retains about 50% tensile strength after 14 days
- Manufactured from natural collagen (bovine intestine serosal layer), purified, treated with chromium salts
- From countries classified as BSE-free
- Versatile application in surgery
- Even absorption
- High tensile strength
- Smooth passage through skin with no sawing effect
- Excellent tissue support
- Colour: dark brown
- Cut to 75 cm
- Sterile packed with surgical needle
- 1 pack of 12 combinations
Available Needle Types:
- HR = round-bodied needle 1/2 circle
- DS = outside cutting needle 3/8 circle
Please select the appropriate size for your requirements. The product image is a sample image only.
Product Identification
Manufacturer: SMI
MPN: 2201519
Art. No.: 190605
EAN: 5404020006465
The number listed after the needle type in the selection field (e.g. DS19) provides the needle length in mm. Our example has a 19 mm arc length.
Yes, the Catgut chrome suture is extremely versatile. It is popular in ophthalmology, gynaecology and visceral surgery. Please select the appropriate size for your requirements in the selection field.
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