Suture, Chromic Gut 4-0, 30", C-13 - 36/Box

A chromic gut suture is a sterile, absorbable surgical suture made from purified connective tissue and treated with chromic salts to delay absorption. Composition: Chromic gut sutures are made from the submucosal layers of sheep or goat intestines, or the serosal layer of beef intestines. The tissue is mostly collagen. Treatment: Chromic gut sutures are treated with chromic acid salts, which doubles the amount of time the suture holds and extends its full tensile strength to 18–21 days. Tissue reaction: Chromic gut sutures cause minimal tissue reaction during absorption. However, they can cause greater tissue inflammation than plain catgut sutures. Packaging: Chromic gut sutures are packaged in an alcoholic solution to keep them moist and fresh. Uses: Chromic gut sutures are used for general soft tissue approximation and ligation.