- Medex SKU:
- ETH-770G
- Packing Info:
- 12/Box
- Usually Ships:
- 3 - 5 Business Days
- Notice:
- Due to regulatory requirements, this item can only be shipped to customers who have a valid Medical license on file. To add your license information, please click here
Description
Product Specifications
Material: Plain Surgical Gut (purified animal collagen)
Suture Size: 6-0
Length: 18 inches (45 cm)
Construction: Monofilament
Color: Yellowish Tan
Quantity: 12 sutures per box
Needle Details
Needle Code: G-1
Quantity: Double-Armed (a needle on each end of the strand)
Needle Type: MICROPOINTâ„¢ Reverse Cutting
Needle Shape: 3/8 Circle
Needle Length: 11 mm
Performance Characteristics
Absorption Rate: Complete mass absorption within 70 days
Strength Retention: Holds wound support for 7 to 10 days
Absorption Method: Enzymatic digestion (natural breakdown by body enzymes)
Indications: General soft tissue approximation and ligation, particularly ophthalmic (eye) surgery
Contraindications: Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues