Medical - Catgut Plain
| Type | Twisted multifilament with a monofilament appearance |
|---|---|
| Composition | Strands of purified collagen taken from the serosal layer of selected bovines. Origin from BSE-free classified countries. |
| Coating | None |
| Colour | Ivory |
| Tissue reaction | Moderate |
| Absorption | By phagocytosis. Complete mass absorption in approximately 63 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 7 days. When used in infected tissues or in tissues with increased levels of proteolytic enzymes (stomach, cervix, vagina) it is more quickly absorbed. |
| Presentation | Box with 12 sutures |
