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Chromic gut absorbable sterile surgical sutures are composed of purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) derived from the serosal layer of beef (bovine) intestines. They are packaged in a solution of 89% isopropanol, 10% water and 1% triethanolmaine. Chromic gut sutures are treated with chromic salt solution. Chromic gut sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neurological surgery.

3 DZ/CA^ Chromic Gut 4/0 30" Taper Point Suture. 1/2 circle 17mm CV-23 Needle. Gut Fiber with Chromium Salt Material. Absorbable. 3DZ/BX

• Chromic gut is a absorbable suture composed of purified connective collagen tissue
• These are treated with chromic salt solution
• Plain, chromic and mild chromic gut absorbable sutures are absorbable sterile surgical sutures composed of purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) derived from the serosal layer of beef (bovine) intestines
• They are packaged in a solution of 89% isopropanol, 10% water and 1% triethanolamine
• Surface smoothness to facilitate knot run-down and knot strength, due to electronic polishing of each strand