Medtronic Chromic Gut Reverse Cutting Sutures

Yes, Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures are constructed from high-quality, purified bovine collagen.

This material is derived from highly selected connective tissue (mostly collagen) sourced from the serosal layer of bovine intestines, ensuring excellent performance and predictability:

• Predictable Strength: The material is uniformly treated with a buffered chromium salt solution. This chromic treatment guarantees predictable tensile strength retention and consistent in-vivo absorption.
• Superior Handling: Each suture strand is electronically polished to achieve a superior surface smoothness, which aids in smooth knot run-down and enhances knot strength.
• Specialty Options: “Mild chromic” variants are available, specifically treated for sensitive procedures such as ophthalmic and cuticular applications.

Yes, these Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures are specifically designed for general soft tissue approximation and ligation.

Key features that make them ideal for these applications include:

• Controlled Absorption: They are treated with a buffered chromium salt solution, which provides a more predictable tensile strength loss and uniform absorption profile.
• Superior Handling: Each strand is electronically polished to ensure a smooth surface, optimizing knot run-down and enhancing overall knot security.
• Versatile Use: Mild chromic versions are also suitable for highly delicate procedures, such as ophthalmic and cuticular applications.

Important Contraindication: These sutures are not intended for use in cardiovascular or neurological surgery.

Yes, Medtronic Chromic Gut Reverse Cutting Sutures are absorbable sutures.

The Medtronic Chromic Gut Reverse Cutting Sutures are offered in a variety of gauges, suitable for diverse soft tissue approximation and ligation needs. The available sizes range from the standard Size 0 down to the finer Size 6-0.

The specific gauges available in the configurations include:

• Size 0
• Size 2-0
• Size 3-0
• Size 4-0
• Size 5-0
• Size 6-0

The Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures feature precision reverse cutting needles designed for enhanced control and smooth penetration during general soft tissue approximation and ligation procedures.

Available configurations include a wide variety of specific needle types and curvatures to suit diverse surgical requirements:

• Needle Curvatures: The sutures are offered with needles in both 3/8 Circle and ½ Circle geometries.
• Needle Codes: A comprehensive selection of needle codes is available, including:
  • C Series: C-1, C-12, C-13, C-14, C-16, C-21
  • HE Series: HE-1, HE-1 UD, HE-2, HE-3, HE-6, HE-7
  • GS Series: GS-10, GS-11, GS-21, GS-24
• Needle Count: Some specific variants are also available with two needles attached.

The Medtronic Chromic Gut sutures are protected in a sterile preservation solution designed to maintain the integrity of the absorbable collagen material until use. The precise composition of this solution is:

• Isopropanol: 89%
• Water: 10%
• Triethanolamine: 1%

No, these sutures are not intended for cardiovascular or neurological surgery.

The Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures are available in two primary bulk packaging counts, depending on the specific size and configuration selected:

• 1 dozen per box (1 dz/bx)
• 3 dozen per box (3 dz/bx)

Yes, these Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures feature an electronically polished surface, which is a key manufacturing highlight designed to optimize surgical handling and performance.

This specialized surface treatment ensures maximum smoothness, providing two main benefits:

• Smooth Knot Run-Down: The polished surface allows for effortless sliding and precise placement of the knot.
• Enhanced Knot Strength: The superior surface smoothness directly contributes to reliable stability and better overall knot strength.

Yes, the sutures are uniformly treated with a buffered chromium salt solution, which results in predictable strength and consistent in-vivo absorption.