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Type |
Twisted multifilament with a monofilament appearance |
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Composition |
Strands of purified collagen taken from the serosal layer of selected bovines. Origin from BSE−free classified countries. |
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Coating |
None |
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Tissue reaction |
Moderate |
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Absortion |
By phagocytosis. Complete mass absorption in approximately 63 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 7 days. When used in infected tissues or in tissues with increased levels of proteolytic enzymes (stomach, cervix, vagina) it is more quickly absorbed. |
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Tensile strength |
Post implantation |
Approximate % original strength remaining |
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Suture colour |
Ivory |
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Range |
USP 6/0 − 2 |
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Indictations |
Catgut plain sutures are intended for use in general soft tissue closing and/or ligation; especially in general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, gynaecology, obstetrics, urology, ophthalmic surgery. |
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