Catgut polished (simple) pseudomonofilament

The suture material Catgut, either plain or chromic, is a sterile absorbable suture material. Catgut is made from purified collagen derived from the submucosa of the small intestine of cattle. It is intended for suturing soft tissues and/or ligating blood vessels. Catgut surgical threads are supplied with atraumatic needles, as well as separate ligatures of various lengths without needles.

Characteristics:

• Sizes: USP 6/0 – USP 3;
• Shelf Life: 5 years;
• Color: yellow-brown;
• Composition: Catgut is composed of collagen from the submucosa of the small intestine of cattle;
• Tissue reaction: high;

Absorption rate and retention of strength on rupture in vivo: After 8 days, Catgut suture material retains over 50% of its initial strength. Enzymatic absorption is completed within 30 days or more;

Packaging: Catgut suture material is supplied in an alcohol solution, in a double sterile package with or without a needle;

Sterilization method: Catgut is sterilized by radiation;

Field of application: Catgut surgical threads are used for approximation and/or ligation of soft tissues, including surgical, urological, gynecological, and traumatological procedures.