Covidien SG5686 Plain Gut Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Needle P-13, 3/8 Circle, Size 5-0 (Pack of 12)

• Product: Covidien SG5686 Plain Gut Suture
• Type: Premium Reverse Cutting
• Needle: P-13, 3/8 Circle
• Size: 5-0
• Packaging: Pack of 12

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

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.