CHROMLAX
Absorbable surgical sutures catgut sutures–chromlax
Chromlax, a natural absorbale suture is obtained by longitudinally slitting the intestinal submucosa of sheep and
goat, twisting the ribbons and joining them in wet condition giving monofilament finish.
Description
Sterile catgut chromlax suture.
Frequent applications
General closure, obstetrics & gynaecological surgeries, ophthalmology, urology, orthopaedics, bowel anastomosis ligation.
Abosorbable
By enzymatic digestion. Complete from 90 days.
Tensile strength
Strength retention for at least 28 days.
Color
Tan
Sterilisation
Ethylene oxide
Range
Gauge sizes 6/0 to 2 (U.S.P) supplied as needled sutures and ligatures.
Monofilament
For smooth tissue passage. Smooth tie down and knot security.
Caution
Avoid using where long term tissue approximation is needed. Absorption is faster in infected tissues.
Chromlax
Treated to provide longer tensile strength retention than plain catgut.
Packaging
In a conditioning fluid containing isopropanol and water.
SPECIFICATION
PRODUCT CODE:
CHROMLAX
CATEGORY:
ABSORBABLE SURGICAL SUTURES