665H: 3-0 Plain gut KS 27"
Twisted collagen (virtual monofilament), absorbable purified collagen suture. Typically used for rapidly healing tissue, such as ligating superficial vessels.
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Specs
- Product code
- 665H
- Brand
- Plain gut
- Material
- Purified collagen
- Structure
- Twisted collagen (virtual monofilament)
- Size (USP)
- 3-0 (size chart)
- Length
- 27"
- Needle
- KS
- Color
- Yellowish tan
- Packs per box
- 36
- 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.
Other 3-0 Plain gut codes
1630 PS-2
Same size and needle, other materials
654H Chromic gut · 627H Ethilon · Y523H Monocryl · Z663H PDS II · 8622H Prolene · 622H Perma-Hand silk · J523H 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.