- Absorbable multifilament suture
- Made from natural bovine collagen
- Untreated
- High tensile strength
- Economical, supplied on a spool
Catgut Plain
Catgut Plain is an absorbable suture made from natural collagen. Catgut Plain suture is *the* classic absorbable suture in veterinary medicine. Although it is a multifilament, it has a monofilament look and is neither coated nor treated (hence the name "Catgut Plain").
The material for Catgut Plain sutures is obtained from the serosal layer of bovine intestines. To ensure a high degree of safety, Catgut Plain from SMI is exclusively manufactured from bovine intestines from countries and bovine populations that are guaranteed to be free of BSE.
Product Details
- Absorbable suture
- Multifilament
- Made from natural bovine collagen
- Untreated
- Ivory colour
- High tensile strength
Absorbability
- Completely absorbed after approximately 63 days
- Approximately 50% of tensile strength still remains after 7 days
- Quicker in inflamed tissues and with high proteolytic concentrations
- Absorption occurs through phagocytosis
Areas of Application
Catgut Plain is versatile thanks to its high tensile strength, making it great for general surgery, ligatures, adapting soft tissue, visceral surgery, gynaecology, etc.
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Product Identification
Manufacturer: SMI
MPN: 1020
Art. No.: 190536
Due to its tensile strength, Catgut Plain has many uses; for instance, to adapt soft tissues, to close wounds or for ligatures in surgery.
Catgut Plain is an absorbable suture supplied on spools and as needle-and-thread combinations. The suture is made from natural collagen; it is a multifilament with a monofilament look and is uncoated.
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