Atlas's Plain Catgut is a fast-absorbing surgical gut suture derived from the submucosal layers of the small intestine of healthy sheep. This high-quality suture material is designed to provide reliable and efficient wound closure with minimal tissue reaction. Plain Catgut sutures are sterile and elicit only a slight to moderate tissue reaction during absorption, making them suitable for various surgical applications.
| PROPERTY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Type | Twisted multifilament with a monofilament appearance |
| Material | Collagenous material from healthy sheep |
| Color | Beige |
| Tissue Reaction | Moderate, with plain catgut enjoying lower tissue reaction |
| Absorption | By phagocytosis, complete mass absorption in approximately 65 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remains after 7 days. Absorption may be quicker in infected tissues or tissues with increased levels of proteolytic enzymes (stomach, cervix, and vagina). |
| Tensile Strength | Retains tensile strength for 7-14 days |
| USP Range | 5/0-3 |
| Sterilization | EO (Ethylene Oxide) |
| Needle Type | Round bodied, cutting edge, taper point, straight, blunt point |
| Packing | In aluminium foil packages with or without needle |
| CHARACTERISTIC |
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| High tensile strength |
| Absorption by phagocytosis |
| Twisted structure |
| Uniform diameter by centerless polishing (monofilament appearance) |
| Hermetically sealed packing |
| BENEFITS |
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| Excellent tissue support |
| Uniform absorption |
| Excellent handling properties, high flexibility |
| High tensile strength, excellent knot security |
| Soft passage through the tissue without sawing, tissue drag, and trauma |
| Excellent knot tie down |
| Guaranteed seal and product sterility |
| INDICATIONS |
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| General soft tissue closing and/or ligation, especially in general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, gynaecology, obstetrics, urology, ophthalmic surgery |
| CONTRAINDICATIONS |
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| Cardiovascular surgery |
| Neurosurgery |
| Being absorbable, not to use when an extended wound support is required |
| Caution in patients with delayed wound healing (e.g., compromised immune system) |
| In the region of infected wounds or known sensitivities or allergies to collagen |
Discover our selection of medical sutures, essential for precise wound closure in surgical procedures. Each type of suture is meticulously designed to meet specific surgical needs, from absorbable options like PGA, Polyglactin 910, and Poliglecaprone 25 to non-absorbable choices such as Polypropylene, Silk (Black Braided and Virgin), Polyester, and Polyamide/Nylon sutures. Trust Atlas Surgical for exceptional quality and reliability in surgical precision.
