Plain Catgut Suture
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Properties
- Suture size: 5#, 3#, 4#, 2#, 1#, 0#, 2-0, 3-0, 4-0, 5-0, 6-0, 7/0
- Tissue reaction: minimal
- Colour: ivory
- Sterilization: gamma radiation
- Packaging: individually packed (aluminum foil pouch), 12pcs per box, 36pcs per box
- Needle curvature: 1/2 circle, 3/8 circle, 5/8 circle, straight needle
- Needle shape: round bodied needle, conventional cutting needle (triangular needle), reverse cutting needle (triangular needle), spatula needle
- Suture length: 30cm, 45cm, 60cm, 75cm, 90cm, 100cm, 150cm, 250cm
- Composition: purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) derived from serosal layer of bovine intestine or sub-mucous layer of sheep intestine
- Absorption time: complete absorption by enzyme within 60-70 days
Advantages
- Its high initial tensile strength ensures reliable support during the early healing stages.
- Coated for easy suture glide, minimizing tissue trauma
- Easy knotting and tie down during surgical procedures
- The excellent knot ensures that sutures remain firmly in place, even under tension.
- Gradually absorbed within 60-70 days, eliminating the need for removal
Plain catgut sutures are commonly used for general soft tissue closure and ligation, particularly in general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, urology, pediatric surgery, gynecology, and ophthalmology. However, they are not suitable for use in cardiovascular and neurological surgeries.