3811: 2-0 Chromic gut CT-1 27"
Twisted collagen (virtual monofilament), absorbable purified collagen, treated with chromium salts suture. Typically used for general soft tissue approximation and ligation.
Discontinued. Ask your supplier for the current replacement code.
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Specs
- Product code
- 3811
- Brand
- Chromic gut
- Material
- Purified collagen, treated with chromium salts
- Structure
- Twisted collagen (virtual monofilament)
- Size (USP)
- 2-0 (size chart)
- Length
- 27"
- Needle
- CT-1
- Color
- Undyed
- Absorbed
- About 90 days
- Strength
- Ethicon sources differ: the Wound Closure Manual gives 10–14 days (some strength up to 21), the current US chart 21–28 days. Check the package insert
The chromium treatment slows absorption compared with plain gut. Not for cardiovascular or neural tissue.
Other 2-0 Chromic gut codes
Same size and needle, other materials
MCP945 Monocryl · Y345H Monocryl · Y945H Monocryl · PDP259H PDS II · Z259H PDS II · Z339H PDS II · Z739D PDS II · 8423H Prolene
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Sources
- Surgical Gut Chromic product page (J&J MedTech)
- Ethicon Wound Closure Manual
- Ethicon Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Sutures chart, US
Always check the package insert for the product you're using.