Medtronic Chromic Gut Reel Sutures

Yes, these Medtronic sutures are crafted from high-quality, absorbable material.

They are made from purified connective tissue (primarily collagen) derived from the serosal layer of bovine intestines, which ensures reliable performance and in-vivo absorption for non-retention surgical applications.

The material is further optimized through specialized manufacturing:

• Chromic Treatment: Uniform treatment with a buffered chromium salt solution provides a predictable tensile strength and absorption profile.
• Electronic Polishing: Each strand is electronically polished to ensure surface smoothness, which greatly facilitates knot run-down and enhances overall knot strength.

Yes, these Chromic Gut Reel Sutures are fully absorbable, providing temporary tissue support before being metabolized by the body. They are ideal for applications requiring temporary wound closure.

• Material Source: They are constructed from purified connective tissue (primarily collagen) derived from the serosal layer of beef (bovine) intestines.
• Predictable Absorption: The material is uniformly treated with a buffered chromium salt solution. This process creates a chromic strand that offers more predictable tensile strength retention and uniform in-vivo absorption compared to plain gut.
• Indication: They are specifically designed for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery.

Yes, these Medtronic Chromic Gut Reel Sutures are explicitly indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation.

They offer predictable performance and superior handling characteristics:

• Primary Indications: Use for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including specific suitability for ophthalmic surgery (due to the mild chromic treatment).
• Handling & Strength: Each strand undergoes electronic polishing, resulting in a smooth surface that facilitates excellent knot run-down and enhances overall knot strength.
• Absorbability: Made from purified bovine collagen and treated with a buffered chromium salt solution for predictable tensile strength retention and absorption rates.

Important Note: These sutures are contraindicated and must not be used in cardiovascular or neurological surgical applications.

No, the Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures are supplied on a reel and do not include an attached surgical needle. This presentation is designed for easy dispensing.

Yes, the Medtronic Chromic Gut Reel Sutures are available in several common surgical sizes designed for general soft tissue approximation and ligation.

The available sizes include:

• Size 4-0
• Size 3-0
• Size 2-0
• Size 0
• Size 1

All configurations feature a 60-inch length of suture material supplied on a reel. Please note that these reel sutures are packaged without a needle and come 2 dozen per box.

The Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures are supplied sterile on a reel, packaged in a preservative solution to maintain the integrity and performance of the purified bovine collagen material.

The specific composition of the packaging solution is:

• 89% Isopropanol
• 10% Water
• 1% Triethanolmaine

Each box of Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures contains a substantial quantity of two dozen (24) individual reels.

These sutures are supplied on a reel and are intended for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. Please note the following key specifications for each reel:

• Length: Each reel contains 60 inches of sterile suture material.
• Needle Status: These reels are supplied without a needle (No Needle).

The Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures are supplied in a continuous, generous length suitable for general soft tissue approximation and ligation procedures, including ophthalmic use. Each strand on the reel provides a significant length for various surgical applications.

• Continuous Length: Each suture strand measures a substantial 60 inches (5 feet).
• Format: The sutures are supplied on a reel, which is designed for continuous or bulk use, and they do not include an attached needle.
• Packaging: They are packaged conveniently with 2 dozen (24) reels included in every box.

The chromic treatment is essential for optimizing the performance of these absorbable sutures. The purified bovine collagen material is uniformly treated with a buffered chromium salt solution.

This process achieves two crucial outcomes for wound healing:

• Predictable Absorption Profile: The chromic treatment regulates the collagen degradation rate, ensuring a uniform and predictable in-vivo absorption profile once placed in tissue.
• Reliable Tensile Strength: It provides more predictable retention of tensile strength, keeping the wound secured throughout the critical initial healing phase.

This stable, controlled profile makes the sutures highly versatile for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including specialized ophthalmic applications.

Yes, these Medtronic Chromic Gut Reel Sutures undergo a specialized manufacturing process to ensure excellent handling characteristics during surgery.

• Each individual strand is electronically polished to achieve superior surface smoothness.
• This smooth finish is essential for optimized performance, as it greatly facilitates knot run-down and contributes to achieving reliable knot strength and security.