G121: 4-0 Chromic gut SH 27"
Twisted collagen (virtual monofilament), absorbable purified collagen, treated with chromium salts suture. Typically used for general soft tissue approximation and ligation.
Discontinued. Ask your supplier for the current replacement code.
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Specs
- Product code
- G121
- Brand
- Chromic gut
- Material
- Purified collagen, treated with chromium salts
- Structure
- Twisted collagen (virtual monofilament)
- Size (USP)
- 4-0 (size chart)
- Length
- 27"
- Needle
- SH
- Color
- Undyed
- 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 4-0 Chromic gut codes
635H FS-2
Same size and needle, other materials
Y315H Monocryl · Y415H Monocryl · Z315H PDS II · 8521H Prolene · 8831H Prolene · C018D Perma-Hand silk · K831H Perma-Hand silk · J315H 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.