Covidien SG821 Plain Gut Suture, Reverse Cutting, 30", Needle C-13, 3/8 Circle, Size 4-0 (Pack of 36)

Plain gut absorbable sterile surgical sutures are composed of purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) derived from the serosal layer of beef (bovine) intestines. They are packaged in a solution of 89% isopropanol, 10% water, and 1% triethanolamine.

The manufacture of catgut raw material, consisting of long ribbons of highly selected serosal tissue, ensures:

• Purity of collagen for optimal tensile strength and in-vivo performance
• Surface smoothness to facilitate knot run-down and knot strength, due to electronic polishing of each strand

Features

• Optimal tensile strength and in-vivo performance with mostly collagen purified connective tissue from the serosal layer of bovine intestines
• Packaged in a solution of 89% isopropanol, 10% water, and 1% triethanolamine
• Smooth surface for knot run-down, due to electronic polishing of each strand
• Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neurological surgery

Indications

Plain gut sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neurological surgery.