📋 Basic Info.
Model NO.
Surgical Suture
Sterilization
Ethylene Oxide / Gamma Radiation
Thread Length
Different Lengths Available
Application
Hospital, Beauty Clinics
Classification
Synthetic/Nature Absorbable; Non-Absorbable
Standard Lengths
45cm, 75cm, 90cm, 150cm or Customized
Thread No
0, 1, 2, 2/0 to 8/0
Needle Length
6mm to 15mm or Customized
Transport Package
12PCS/Box, 100boxes/Carton
📦 Product Description
General Features of Plain Catgut Sutures:
- Absorbable animal originated suture twisted multifilament, beige color.
- Obtained from the thin intestine serous layer of healthy bovine source.
- Moderate tissue reactivity due to animal originated material.
- Absorbed by phagocytosis in approximately 65 days.
- Thread keeps tensile strength between 7 and 14 days.
- Color code: Yellow label.
- Frequently used in tissues that have easy healing and do not require permanent support.
⚙️ Technical Details
- Sterilization: Gamma Radiation
- Shelf Life: 3 Years
- USP Sizes available: 6/0, 5/0, 4/0, 3/0, 2/0, 1/0, 1, 2, 3#
- Suture length: 35cm - 150cm
📍 Surgical Needles Details
- Needle type: Taper cutting, reverse cutting, taper point, etc.
- Grade of needle: AISI 420 stainless steel.
- Type: Drilled, rolled, and common.
- Available Curvature:
- 1/2 circle (8mm-60mm)
- 3/8 circle (8mm-60mm)
- 5/8 circle (8mm-60mm)
- Straight Cutting (30mm-90mm)
- Point shape: Taper cutting, curved reverse cutting, round bodied, blunt, spatular curved, and conventional.
| Type |
Item Name |
| Absorbable Surgical Suture |
Chromic catgut and plain catgut |
| Polyglacolic acid (PGA) |
| Polyglacolic acid rapid (PGAR) |
| Poliglactine 910 (PGLA) |
| Polydioxanone PDO/PDX |
| Non-absorbable Surgical Suture |
Silk (BRAIDED) |
| Polyester (BRAIDED) |
| Nylon monofilament (POLYAMIDE) |
| Polypropylene monofilament |
| Stainless steel (SS) |
| Thread diameter |
8/0 to 3# |
| Thread Length |
45cm, 60cm, 75cm, 100cm, 125cm, 150cm |
| Needle length |
6mm to 50mm |
| Needle curvature |
Straight, 1/2 circle, 1/4 circle, 3/8 circle, 5/8 circle, loop round |
| Cross section |
Round bodied, curved cutting, reverse cutting, tapercut, micro-point spatula |
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is the main use of plain catgut sutures?
Plain catgut sutures are absorbable sutures used for tissues that heal quickly and do not require long-term artificial support.
❓ How long does it take for these sutures to be absorbed?
They are typically absorbed by the body through phagocytosis in approximately 65 days.
❓ What sterilization methods are used for surgical sutures?
Most sutures are sterilized using Gamma Radiation or Ethylene Oxide to ensure they are safe for immediate medical use.
❓ What needle curvatures are available?
We offer a wide range of curvatures including 1/2 circle, 3/8 circle, 5/8 circle, and straight cutting needles.
❓ Are both absorbable and non-absorbable sutures available?
Yes, the range includes absorbable types like PGA and PGLA, as well as non-absorbable types like Silk, Nylon, and Polyester.
❓ What is the typical shelf life?
The technical shelf life for these surgical sutures is 3 years from the date of manufacture.
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