Chromic gut (Purified collagen, treated with chromium salts)
Twisted collagen (virtual monofilament), absorbable suture. Used for general soft tissue approximation and ligation.
- Material
- Purified collagen, treated with chromium salts
- 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.
All 13 codes
| Code | Size | Needle | Length | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 1 | BP | 27" | Undyed |
| 812H | 0 | CT-1 | 27" | Undyed |
| 944 | 0 | V-34 | 36" | Undyed |
| G124 | 0 | SH | 27" | Undyed |
| 3811 | 2-0 | CT-1 | 27" | Undyed |
| G123 | 2-0 | SH | 27" | Undyed |
| L113 | 2-0 | Ligapack | 54" | Undyed |
| 636H | 3-0 | FS-2 | 27" | Undyed |
| 654H | 3-0 | KS | 27" | Undyed |
| G122 | 3-0 | SH | 27" | Undyed |
| 635H | 4-0 | FS-2 | 27" | Undyed |
| G121 | 4-0 | SH | 27" | Undyed |
| K895H | 5-0 | C-1 | 27" | 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.