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

J&J Ethicon Suture Plain Gut 5/0 with P-3 13mm 3/8 Circle Precision Point Reverse Cutting Needle 45cm (12)
Ethicon Plain Gut sutures are absorbable, sterile surgical sutures 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.

Specifications
Description: Plain Gut 5/0 with P-3 13mm 3/8 Circle Precision Point Reverse Cutting Needle 45cm (12)
Brand: Plain Gut
Suture Size: 5/0
Length: 18″/45cm
Colour: Yellowish Tan
Material Composition: Collagen
Category: Wound Closure
Quantity Per Box: 12
Absorbability: Absorbable
Absorption Rate: 70 days
Directionality: Unidirectional
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
> Construction: Virtual monofilament
> Absorbable/Non-Absorbable: Absorbable
> Coating (if applicable): Not applicable
> Colours: Natural
> Available Size Range: 1 through 6/0
> Tensile Strength (Wound Support): Short Term
> Tensile Strength Retention in Tissue: 7-10 days
> Absorption Time: Absorbed in 70 days
> Frequent Uses: Ligation of superficial vessels; subcutaneous tissues and Ophthalmology