Plain gut (Purified collagen)
Twisted collagen (virtual monofilament), absorbable suture. Used for rapidly healing tissue, such as ligating superficial vessels.
- Material
- Purified collagen
- Absorbed
- About 70 days
- Strength
- Ethicon sources differ: the Wound Closure Manual gives 7–10 days, the current US chart 14–21 days. Check the package insert
Absorbs faster than chromic gut.
All 8 codes
| Code | Size | Needle | Length | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S104 | 0 | No needle | 54" | Undyed |
| L103 | 2-0 | Ligapack | 54" | Undyed |
| 1630 | 3-0 | PS-2 | 27" | Undyed |
| 665H | 3-0 | KS | 27" | Yellowish tan |
| 1824 | 4-0 | SC-1 | 18" | Undyed |
| 1824H | 4-0 | SC-1 | 18" | Yellowish tan |
| 1828H | 4-0 | SC-1 ×2 | 18" | Yellowish tan |
| 1915 | 5-0 | PC-1 | 18" | Undyed |
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.