Veterinary - Catgut Chrome
Type | Twisted multifilament with a monofilament appearance |
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Composition | Strands of purified collagen taken from the serosal layer of selected bovines, tanned with chrome salts. Origin from BSE-free classified countries. |
Coating | None |
Colour | Dark brown |
Tissue reaction | Moderate |
Absorption | By phagocytosis. The rate of absorption is slowed down by chromizing. Complete mass absorption in approximately 90 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 14 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; Cassette |