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SUTURE
> Catgut
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Catgut Chrom
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Type |
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Twisted multifilament with a monofilament aspect. |
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Composition |
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Strands of purified collagen taken from the serosal layer
of selected bovines, tanned with chrome salts. |
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Colour |
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Dark brown |
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Tissue reaction |
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Moderate |
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Absorption |
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By phagocytosis. The rate of absorption is slowed down by
chromisation. Absorption is faster in infected tissue and in
tissues with increased levels of proteolytic enzymes (stomach,
cervix, vagina) |
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Virtues |
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Perfectly consistent diameter due to electronic correction.
Uniform absorption. Secure knotting. |
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Applications |
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General closure, Obs/Gyn, ophthalmology, urology,
orthopedics, bowel anastomosis, ligation. Contra-indicated in
cardiovascular and neurological tissues |
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