Atlas's Chromic Catgut is an absorbable, sterile surgical suture composed of purified connective tissue (primarily collagen) derived from the submucosal fibrous layer of healthy sheep intestines. Strands of purified collagen, obtained from the serosal layer of selected bovines, are tanned with chrome salts to enhance resistance to absorption. This results in a suture that offers greater durability and strength.
| PROPERTY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Type | Twisted multifilament with a monofilament appearance |
| Material | None |
| Color | Dark brown |
| Tissue Reaction | Moderate |
| Absorption | By phagocytosis. The rate of absorption is slowed by chromizing. Complete mass absorption in approximately 90 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remains after 14 days. In infected tissues or tissues with high levels of proteolytic enzymes (stomach, cervix, vagina), absorption is accelerated. |
| Tensile Strength | Retains tensile strength for 14-21 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 |
|---|
| 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 |
| Smooth passage through tissues, minimizing 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, particularly in general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, gynaecology, obstetrics, urology, and ophthalmic surgery |
| CONTRAINDICATIONS |
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| Cardiovascular surgery |
| Neurosurgery |
| Not suitable for use when extended wound support is required |
| Caution in patients with delayed wound healing (e.g., compromised immune system) |
| Avoid in regions of infected wounds or in patients with known sensitivities or allergies to collagen or chromium |
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