GPCGUT Plain is a fast absorbing surgical gut suture made from strand of collagenous material prepared from the sub mucosal layers of the small intestine of healthy sheep. Fast absorbing surgical gut sutures are sterile and elicit only a slight to minimal tissue reaction during absorption.
Intended Use
Fast absorbing surgical gut sutures are intended for dermal (skin) suturing only. They should be utilized only for external knot tying procedures.
| Suture Characteristics | : | Absorbable Surgical Suture |
| Type | : | Braided |
| Material | : | Catgut Plain |
| Color | : | Beige |
| Absorption | : | Absorption takes place due to enzymatic reaction in 65 days. |
| Tensile Strength | : | Tensile strength is retained for 7 - 14 days. |
| USP Range | : | 4/0 - 2 |
| Sterilization | : | EO (Ethylene Oxide) |
| Product Characteristics | : | Excellent tensile strength, Excellent knot tying, Minimum tissue reaction |
| Packaging | : | In aluminium foil packages with or without needle |
| Needle Type | : | Round bodied, cutting edge, taper point, straight, blunt point |
