Chromic Catgut has been treated to provide a considerably longer period of absorption than Plain Catgut. The rate of absorption is lowed down by chromic process. It is well beyond critical postoperative period and twice the stitch holding time of Plain Catgut.
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Type
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Natural Multifilament Absorbable suture
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Composition
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Purified collagen coated with chromium salt
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Coating
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Coated
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Colour
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Ivory
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Tissue reaction
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Moderate
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Absorbed by
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Phagocytosis
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Absorption time
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90 days.
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Tensile strength
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Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 14 days.
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Indications
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General soft tissue closing and/or ligation
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Presentation
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Box with 12 sutures
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