821PG Plain Gut

Plain. Suture Size: 4-0. Needle: FS-2. Needle Length: 19mm. Needle Shape: 3/8 Circle. Suture Length: 27"~70cm. One dozen box. (Comparable to Ethicon H821H)

Plain Gut is composed of purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) derived from the serosal layer of beef (bovine) or sheep (ovine) intestines. Sutures are packaged in a formulated solution of isopropanol, water, and triethanolmaine. Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation; including use in ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neurological surgery. Plain gut is un-dyed and available in USP sizes 9-0 through 4 (metric sizes 0.4-8). Sutures are supplied sterile in precut lengths attached to various needle types in one- to three-dozen boxes, or non-needled on ligating reels.