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CHROMIC 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
CHROMIC GUT
Twisted Beige Variable† Variable†
(generally 14-28 days)
DESCRIPTION
Chromic 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. Chromic Gut is treated with a chromic salt
solution.
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.
• Uniform treatment with a buffered chromium salt solution.
• Surface smoothness to facilitate knot run-down and knot
strength.
INDICATIONS
Chromic 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.
Chromic 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 Chromic 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
Beige
PACKAGING
Chromic Gut is available in USP sizes 9-0 through 4
(metric sizes 0.4-8). Chromic Gut is available with
needles in one dozen boxes, or in veterinary suture
cassettes.
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