Medtronic Covidien Mild Chromic Gut Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0 18", Needle HE-1, ⅜ Circle. MPN: G3791K (USA ONLY)

Medtronic Covidien Mild Chromic Gut Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0 18", Needle HE-1, 3/8 Circle, 1 dozen/box. MPN: G3791K

COVIDIEN Mild chromic gut absorbable sterile surgical sutures are composed of purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) derived from the serosal layer of beef (bovine) intestines. They are packaged in a solution of 89% isopropanol, 10% water and 1% triethanolmaine. Mild chromic sutures are specially treated for ophthalmic and cuticular applications.

The manufacture 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, resulting in a chromic strand with a more predictable strength and uniform in-vivo absorption
• Surface smoothness to facilitate knot run-down and knot strength, due to electronic polishing of each strand.

Mild 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.