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PLAIN GUT
Twisted Gut Natural
Absorbable Suture
803 NE 25th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232 USA
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www.cpmedical.com
503 232-1555
503 230-9993
Material Color(s) Absorption Rate
PLAIN GUT
Twisted Natural Variable† Variable†
(generally 5-7 days)
DESCRIPTION
Plain Gut sutures are absorbable sterile surgical sutures
composed of purified connective tissue (mostly collagen)
derived from the serosal layer of beef (bovine) or the
submucosal fibrous layer of sheep (ovine) intestines. They are
packaged in a solution of 89% isopropanol, 10% water and 1%
triethanolmine.
CHARACTERISTICS
The manufacturing 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.
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.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
The use of this suture is contraindicated in patients with
known sensitivities or allergies to any of its components.
These sutures, being absorbable, should not be used
where extended approximation of tissue is required. Plain
Gut sutures are not suitable for cardiovascular or
neurological surgical procedures.
TENSILE STRENGTH
Many factors may affect the rate of tensile strength loss.
These include:
• Type of suture
• Presence of infection
• Tissue sites
ABSORPTION
Absorption of Plain Gut sutures occurs by an enzymatic
process similar to the digestion of an animal protein by
the body. Being enzymatic, the process is subject to
different influencing factors (see above) and it is virtually
impossible to indicate the exact designation of a
consistent absorption time.
COLOR
Natural
PACKAGING
Plain Gut is available in USP sizes 9-0 through 4 (metric
sizes 0.4-8). Plain Gut is available with needles in one
dozen boxes, or in veterinary suture cassettes.
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