1915: 5-0 Plain gut PC-1 18"
Twisted collagen (virtual monofilament), absorbable purified collagen suture. Typically used for rapidly healing tissue, such as ligating superficial vessels.
Discontinued. Ask your supplier for the current replacement code.
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See 1915G on AmazonSame suture as 1915, sold as 1915G (different box count).
Specs
- Product code
- 1915
- Brand
- Plain gut
- Material
- Purified collagen
- Structure
- Twisted collagen (virtual monofilament)
- Size (USP)
- 5-0 (size chart)
- Length
- 18"
- Needle
- PC-1
- Color
- Undyed
- 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.
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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.