SMI Catgut chrom absorbable surgical suture on spool, USP 3 (EP 7), 50 m, brown, Ref: 2070

SMI Catgut chrom absorbable surgical suture on spool, USP 3 (EP 7), 50 m, brown

Catgut chrom is a collagen suture tanned with chromium salts, which slows and evens out absorption to provide longer support during the critical healing phase. Excellent knot security and smooth, atraumatic tissue passage; dark brown colour.

Spool format: economical suture that can be cut to the required length.

Areas of application:

• Soft-tissue adaptation and ligatures in general and visceral surgery, gynaecology, obstetrics, urology, ophthalmology and veterinary surgery

Technical specifications:

• Manufacturer: SMI AG
• Manufacturer article number (Ref): 2070
• Material: purified collagen tanned with chromium salts (from BSE-free countries)
• Structure: twisted multifilament with monofilament appearance
• Coating: none
• Absorption: gradual absorption in approx. 90 days; approx. 50% tensile strength after 14 days
• Size: USP 3 / EP 7
• Thread length: 50 m
• Colour: brown
• Sterile: yes
• Packaging: 1 pc