Medtronic Chromic Gut Taper Point Sutures

SUTURE CHROMIC GUT 4-0 V-2030 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT 3-0 V-2030 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT 4-0 CV-2330 3DZ/BX
SUTURE TAPER POINT 2-0 V-2030 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT 3-0 CV-2330 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 5-0CV23 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 3-0CV24 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 4-0CV25 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 3-0CV25 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 2-0GS22 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0GS22 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1GS22 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0GS21 5X18 2DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1GS21 5X18 2DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 2-0GS21 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0GS21 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1GS21 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 3-0GS21 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 2-0GS21 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0GS21 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1GS21 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0GS24 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1GS24 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 3-0GS24 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 2-0GS24 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0GS24 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1GS24 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 2GS25 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0GS25 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1GS25 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 2GS26 60 2DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1HGS20 5X18 2DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1HGS21 5X18 2DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1HGS21 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1HGS24 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1V20 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 3-0V26 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 2-0V26 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0V26 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1V26 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 3-0GU46 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 2-0GU46 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0GU46 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 2-0GU45 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0GU45 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT 4-0 V-2030 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT 3-0 V-2030 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT 4-0 CV-2330 3DZ/BX
SUTURE TAPER POINT 2-0 V-2030 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT 3-0 CV-2330 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 5-0CV23 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 3-0CV24 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 4-0CV25 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 3-0CV25 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 2-0GS22 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0GS22 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1GS22 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0GS21 5X18 2DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1GS21 5X18 2DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 2-0GS21 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0GS21 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1GS21 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 3-0GS21 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 2-0GS21 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0GS21 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1GS21 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0GS24 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1GS24 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 3-0GS24 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 2-0GS24 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0GS24 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1GS24 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 2GS25 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0GS25 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1GS25 36 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 2GS26 60 2DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1HGS20 5X18 2DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1HGS21 5X18 2DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1HGS21 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1HGS24 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1V20 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 3-0V26 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 2-0V26 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0V26 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 1V26 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 3-0GU46 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 2-0GU46 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0GU46 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB 2-0GU45 30 3DZ/BX
SUTURE CHROMIC GUT ABSORB SZ 0GU45 30 3DZ/BX
Key Features
  • SKU: MDT-GG123
  • Condition:
    Condition: Factory New
  • Weight: 0.55 lb
  • Suture, Taper Point, Size 4-0, 30", Needle V-20, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx

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  • MFR: Medtronic/Minimally Invasive Therapies Group
    Ships from MFI Medical
  • MPN: GG123
  • Phone: (800) 633-8766
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Description

Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures. CHROMIC GUT sutures are absorbable sterile surgical sutures composed of purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) derived from the serosal layer of beef (bovine) intestines. They are packaged in a solution of 89% isopropanol, 10% water and 1% triethanolmaine. Chromic gut is treated with chromic salt solution. Mild chromic sutures are specially treated for ophthalmic and cuticular applications. The manufacture of catgut raw material, consisting of long ribbons of highly selected serosal tissue, ensures: Purity of collagen for optimal tensile strength and in-vivo performance; Uniform treatment with a buffered chromium salt solution, resulting in a chromic strand with a more predictable strength and uniform in-vivo absorption; Surface smoothness to facilitate knot run-down and knot strength, due to electronic polishing of each strand. CHROMIC GUT sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neurological surgery.
SKU MPN OPTION DESCRIPTION EST. TO SHIP
MDT-GG123 GG123 Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, 30", Needle V-20, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, 30", Needle V-20, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG812 CG812 Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 30", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 30", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-GG122 GG122 Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, 30", Needle V-20, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, 30", Needle V-20, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-GG121 GG121 Suture, Taper Point, Size 4-0, 30", Needle V-20, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 4-0, 30", Needle V-20, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG883 CG883 Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, 30", Needle GS-22, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, 30", Needle GS-22, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG884 CG884 Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 30", Needle GS-22, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 30", Needle GS-22, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG813 CG813 Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 30", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 30", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG924 CG924 Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 36", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 36", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG922 CG922 Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, 36", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, 36", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-UG203 UG203 Suture, Taper Point, Size 4-0, 30", Needle CV-23, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 4-0, 30", Needle CV-23, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-GG127 GG127 Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, 30", Needle V-26, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, 30", Needle V-26, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG885 CG885 Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 30", Needle GS-22, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 30", Needle GS-22, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG811 CG811 Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, 30", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, 30", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG923 CG923 Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, 36", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, 36", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/cs (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG925 CG925 Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 36", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 36", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG802 CG802 Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 30", Needle GS-24, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 30", Needle GS-24, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG803 CG803 Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 30", Needle GS-24, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 30", Needle GS-24, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG912 CG912 Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, 36", Needle GS-24, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, 36", Needle GS-24, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG913 CG913 Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, 36", Needle GS-24, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, 36", Needle GS-24, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG914 CG914 Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 36", Needle GS-24, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 36", Needle GS-24, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG915 CG915 Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 36", Needle GS-24, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 36", Needle GS-24, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG866 CG866 Suture, Taper Point, Size 2, 30", Needle GS-25, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 2, 30", Needle GS-25, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG904 CG904 Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 36", Needle GS-25, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 36", Needle GS-25, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG905 CG905 Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 36", Needle GS-25, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 36", Needle GS-25, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-GG125 GG125 Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 30", Needle V-20, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 30", Needle V-20, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-UG202 UG202 Suture, Taper Point, Size 5-0, 30", Needle CV-23, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 5-0, 30", Needle CV-23, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-UG204 UG204 Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, 30", Needle CV-23, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, 30", Needle CV-23, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-GG126 GG126 Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, 30", Needle V-26, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, 30", Needle V-26, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-GG128 GG128 Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 30", Needle V-26, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 30", Needle V-26, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-UG789 UG789 Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 30", Needle GU-46, 5/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 30", Needle GU-46, 5/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-GG185 GG185 Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, 30", Needle CV-24, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, 30", Needle CV-24, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-GG182 GG182 Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, 30", Needle CV-25, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, 30", Needle CV-25, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-GG181 GG181 Suture, Taper Point, Size 4-0, 30", Needle CV-25, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 4-0, 30", Needle CV-25, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG933 CG933 Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 30", Needle HGS-24, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 30", Needle HGS-24, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG943 CG943 Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 30", Needle HGS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 30", Needle HGS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-UG777 UG777 Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, 30", Needle GU-46, 5/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, 30", Needle GU-46, 5/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-UG778 UG778 Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, 30", Needle GU-46, 5/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, 30", Needle GU-46, 5/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-GG129 GG129 Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 30", Needle V-26, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 30", Needle V-26, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-UG245 UG245 Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, 30", Needle GU-45, 5/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, 30", Needle GU-45, 5/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-UG246 UG246 Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 30", Needle GU-45, 5/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 30", Needle GU-45, 5/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG825L CG825L Suture, Taper Point, Size 2, 60", Needle GS-26, ½ Circle, 2 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 2, 60", Needle GS-26, ½ Circle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG11M CG11M Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 5x18", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 2 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 5x18", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG10M CG10M Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 5x18", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 2 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, 5x18", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG101M CG101M Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 5x18", Needle HGS-21, ½ Circle, 2 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 5x18", Needle HGS-21, ½ Circle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-CG975M CG975M Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 5x18", Needle HGS-20, ½ Circle, 2 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, 5x18", Needle HGS-20, ½ Circle, 2 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks

Frequently asked questions

What high-quality collagen material is used?

Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures are constructed from highly purified connective tissue, primarily collagen, derived from the serosal layer of beef (bovine) intestines. The raw material selection guarantees high collagen purity, which is essential for optimal tensile strength and reliable in-vivo performance.

To maximize the suture’s effectiveness, it undergoes two specialized processes:

  • Chromic Treatment: The material is uniformly treated with a buffered chromium salt solution. This process ensures more predictable tensile strength maintenance and uniform absorption within the body.
  • Electronic Polishing: Each strand is electronically polished to achieve exceptional surface smoothness, which facilitates superior knot run-down and robust knot security.
Are these sutures suitable for soft tissue and ophthalmic use?

Yes, these Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures are indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation in various surgical procedures. They are explicitly suitable for ophthalmic surgery.

However, it is critical to note that these sutures are contraindicated and must not be used in cardiovascular or neurological surgery.

What are the available suture sizes?

The Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures are offered in a comprehensive range of USP sizes, making them suitable for various surgical needs, from finer applications to general soft tissue approximation.

The available sizes include:

  • 5-0 (Finer gauge)
  • 4-0
  • 3-0
  • 2-0
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2 (Heavier gauge)
What are the available suture lengths?

The Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures are offered in multiple lengths to accommodate different surgical needs for general soft tissue approximation and ligation.The available lengths include:

  • 30 inches
  • 36 inches
  • 5 x 18 inches (This configuration provides five individual 18-inch strands.)
What specific solution is used for suture packaging?

The Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures are packaged in a sterile solution designed to maintain the integrity and tensile strength of the purified collagen strands before use.

This preservation solution consists of:

  • 89% Isopropanol
  • 10% Water
  • 1% Triethanolmaine
Are the sutures electronically polished for superior smoothness?

Yes, these Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures undergo electronic polishing on each strand during manufacturing. This process is essential for enhancing performance by ensuring:

  • Exceptional Surface Smoothness: This facilitates superior knot run-down.
  • Optimal Knot Strength: The smooth surface contributes to reliable knot security.
Do Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures offer predictable absorption?

Yes, Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures are specifically designed for predictable absorption and reliable performance, making them suitable for temporary soft tissue support.

This predictability is achieved through key design features:

  • Chromic Treatment: The purified bovine collagen is treated with a buffered chromium salt solution. This process stabilizes the material to ensure uniform in-vivo absorption and predictable maintenance of tensile strength.
  • High-Purity Collagen: The sutures are manufactured from highly selected connective tissue (collagen) derived from bovine intestines, guaranteeing material purity for optimal performance.
  • Excellent Handling: For ease of use during surgery, each strand is electronically polished to achieve superior surface smoothness. This facilitates easy knot run-down and enhances knot security.
What needle types and curvatures are available?

The Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures primarily utilize a Taper Point needle design. This type is ideal for efficient penetration through soft tissue layers, which helps minimize trauma during approximation and ligation.

Available needle curvatures include:

  • ½ Circle
  • 5/8 Circle

Specific needle codes (such as V-20, GS-21, CV-23, etc.) vary based on the exact configuration chosen.

How many sutures are in each box?

The packaging quantity for the Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures varies depending on the specific configuration selected. The standard options are:

  • 3 dozen per box (3 dz/bx): This equates to 36 individual sterile sutures.
  • 2 dozen per box (2 dz/bx): This equates to 24 individual sterile sutures.
What needle type and curvatures are used?

The Medtronic Chromic Gut Sutures feature a Taper Point needle shape, specifically engineered for smooth, precise passage through delicate soft tissue, which is essential for general approximation and ophthalmic procedures.A variety of curvatures are available to accommodate different surgical angles and access:

  • Needle Shape: Taper Point
  • Curvatures: Available in both ½ Circle and 5/8 Circle configurations.
  • Designations: A comprehensive range of specific needle designations is offered, including models such as V-20, GS-21, CV-23, HGS-24, and GU-46, allowing surgeons to select the exact geometry and size required for optimal handling and placement.