636H: 3-0 Chromic gut FS-2 27"
Twisted collagen (virtual monofilament), absorbable purified collagen, treated with chromium salts suture. Typically used for general soft tissue approximation and ligation.
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Specs
- Product code
- 636H
- Brand
- Chromic gut
- Material
- Purified collagen, treated with chromium salts
- Structure
- Twisted collagen (virtual monofilament)
- Size (USP)
- 3-0 (size chart)
- Length
- 27"
- Needle
- FS-2
- Color
- Undyed
- Packs per box
- 36
- 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 3-0 Chromic gut codes
Same size and needle, other materials
Y923H Monocryl · Z398H PDS II · Z423H PDS II · J398H Vicryl
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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.