Chromic Gut Absorbable Suture - Catgut suture, chromic

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Available from:

Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd

Class:

Class III

Manufactured by:

Covidien llc 15 Hampshire Street, Mansfield, MA, 02048 United States Of America

Therapeutic area:

45025 - Catgut suture, chromic

Therapeutic indications:

Chromic gut sutures are absorbable, sterile surgical sutures composed of purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) derived from the serosal layer of bovine intestines. They are packaged in a solution of 87% isopropanol, 12% water, and 1% triethanolamine. Chromic and mild surgical gut sutures are treated with chromic salt solution. Chromic gut sutures are intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological surgery and microsurgery.

Authorization status:

A

Authorization date:

2018-04-27