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Description:

ORICHROME (Chromic Catgut) is an absorbable, sterile surgical suture composed of purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) Derived from the sub mucosal fibrous layer of healthy sheep intestines. Strands of purified collagen taken from the Serosal layer of selected bovines, tanned with chrome salts to provide Greater resistance to absorption.

Type : Twisted multifilament with a monofilament appearance

Material : None

Color : Dark brown

Tissue reaction : Moderate.

Absorption : By phagocytosis. The rate of absorption is slowed down by chromizing. Complete

mass absorption in approximately 90 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength

remains after 14 days. When used in infected tissues or in tissues with increased

levels of proteolytic Enzymes (stomach, cervix, vagina) it is more quickly bsorbed.

Tensile Strength : Tensile strength is retained for 14 - 21 days.

USP Range : 5/0 - 3

Sterilization : EO (Ethylene Oxide)

Needle Type : Round bodied, cutting edge, taper point, straight, blunt point

Packing : In aluminium foil packages with or without needle

Characteristics Of Chromic Catgut Suture:

High tensile strength
Absorption by phagocytosis
Twisted structure
Uniform diameter by centerless polishing (monofilament appearance)
Hermetically sealed packing

Benefits Of Chromic Catgut Suture:

Excellent tissue support
Uniform absorption
Excellent handling properties, High flexibility High tensile strength, Excellent knot security
Soft passage through the tissues without sawing, tissue drag and trauma.Excellent knot tie down
Guaranteed seal and product sterility

Indications Of Chromic Catgut Suture:

General soft tissue closing and/or ligation especially in General surgery, Gastrointestinal surgery,

Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Urology, Ophthalmic surgery

Contraindications Of Chromic Catgut Suture:

Cardiovascular surgery, Neurosurgery
Being absorbable not to use when an extended wound support is required.
Caution in patients with delayed wound healing (e.g. compromised immune system).
In the region of infected wounds Known sensitivities or allergies to collagen or chromium