J&J Ethicon Suture Chromic Gut 5/0 with P-3 13mm 3/8 Circle Precision Point Reverse Cutting Needle 45cm (12)

J&J Ethicon Suture Chromic Gut 5/0 with P-3 13mm 3/8 Circle Precision Point Reverse Cutting Needle 45cm (12)
Ethicon Chromic Gut is an absorbable, sterile surgical suture composed of purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) derived from either the serosal layer of beef (bovine) or the submucosal fibrous layer of sheep (ovine) intestines. Surgical gut sutures are available in plain or chromic. Chromic gut is processed to provide greater resistance to absorption.

Specifications
Description: Chromic Gut 5/0 with P-3 13mm 3/8 Circle Precision Point Reverse Cutting Needle 45cm (12)
Brand: Chromic Gut
Suture Size: 5/0
Length: 18″/45cm
Colour: Brown
Material Composition: Chromic
Category: Wound Closure
Quantity Per Box: 12
Absorbability: Absorbable
Absorption Rate: 90 days
Directionality:
Needle Name: P-3
Needle Colour: Silver
Needle Length (mm): 13mm
Needle Point Type:3/8 Circle Precision Point Reverse Cutting

Characteristics
> Physical Material: Collagen derived from sheep mucosa and/or beef serosa, treated with chromic salts to slow absorption
> Construction: Virtual monofilament
> Absorbable/Non-Absorbable: Absorbable
> Coating (if applicable): Not applicable
> Colours: Natural (Tan) or Dyed (Blue for Ophthalmic surgery)
> Available Size Range: 3 through 7/0
> Tensile Strength (Wound Support): Short to Medium Term
> Tensile Strength Retention in Tissue: 21-28 days
> Absorption Time: Absorbed in 90 days
> Frequent Uses: Used in tissues that do not need extended wound support and Ophthalmology