J&J Ethicon Suture Chromic Gut 3/0 with SH-1 22mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle 70cm (36)

J&J Ethicon Suture Chromic Gut 3/0 with SH-1 22mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle 70cm (36) Ethicon Chromic Gut is an absorbable, sterile surgical suture composed of purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) derived from either the serosal layer of beef (bovine) or the submucosal fibrous layer of sheep (ovine) intestines. Surgical gut sutures are available in plain or chromic. Chromic gut is processed to provide greater resistance to absorption. Specifications Description: Chromic Gut 3/0 with SH-1 22mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle 70cm (36) Brand: Chromic Gut Suture Size: 3/0 Length: 27″/70cm Colour: Undyed Material Composition: Collagen Category: Wound Closure Quantity Per Box: 36 Absorbability: Absorbable Absorption Rate: 90 days Directionality: Not Applicable Needle Name: SH-1 Needle Colour: Silver Needle Length (mm): 22mm Needle Point Type: 1/2 Circle Taper Point Characteristics > Physical Material: Collagen derived from sheep mucosa and/or beef serosa, treated with chromic salts to slow absorption > Construction: Virtual monofilament > Absorbable/Non-Absorbable: Absorbable > Coating (if applicable): Not applicable > Colours: Natural (Tan) or Dyed (Blue for Ophthalmic surgery) > Available Size Range: 3 through 7/0 > Tensile Strength (Wound Support): Short to Medium Term > Tensile Strength Retention in Tissue: 21-28 days > Absorption Time: Absorbed in 90 days > Frequent Uses: Used in tissues that do not need extended wound support and Ophthalmology