TRUSTIGUT® (C) CHROMIC CATGUT

PRODUCT INFORMATION

COMPOSITION

Collagen

COATING

Chromium Salts

STRUCTURE – COLOR

Monofilament
Brown

WOUND SUPPORT

14-21 days

TOTAL ABSORPTION

90 days

RETENTION STRENGTH

50% @ 2 weeks

USP SIZES

7/0 – 3

KNOT-PULL TENSILE STRENGTH

Exceed USP requirements (USP)

SUTURE LENGTH

75 cm, 150 cm

STERILISATION

EO
(Ethylene Oxide)

PACKAGING

Aluminum Foil
Box 12 | 24 pcs

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

COMPOSITION:

TRUSTIGUT® (C) is a sterile absorbable surgical suture treated with chromic salt solution for greater resistance to absorption. Chromic gut suture is composed of purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) derived from the serosal layer of bovine intestines.

CHARACTERISTICS:

TRUSTIGUT® (C) provides wound support for 14-21 days. Complete absorption is accomplished by the proteolytic enzymatic digestive process within 90 days.

  • Smooth and uniform surface, good pliability, excellent knot-security.
  • High tensile strength, exceeding USP requirements.
  • AISI 300 series stainless steel (for sutures with attached needles).
  • Ease of handling, smooth passage through tissue.

INDICATIONS:

TRUSTIGUT® (C) – Chromic Catgut Surgical Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues

(A mild inflammatory reaction may occur, which is typical of an endogenous reaction to foreign bodies)

NOTICE:

Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide (EO). Do not re-sterilize | reuse. Do not use if the package is opened or damaged.

STORAGE:

Recommended storage conditions below 25⁰C, away from moisture and direct heat. Do not use after the expiry date. Shelf life: 5 years from the date of manufacturing.

Product list

No. CPT code
TRUSTIGUT (C)
 Competitor Code
GUT CHROM
 Suture Type USP Size Suture
Length (cm)		 Needle Shape Needle
Length (mm)		 Circle How
Supplied
1 C07EE12L30 Chromic Catgut 7/0 30 Reverse Cutting ×2 12 3/8 Box / 12 pcs
2 C10E12 796G Chromic Catgut 6/0 75 Reverse Cutting 12 3/8 Box / 12 pcs
3 C15B13 Chromic Catgut 5/0 75 Taper Point 13 3/8 Box / 24 pcs
4 C15E12 792G Chromic Catgut 5/0 75 Reverse Cutting 12 3/8 Box / 24 pcs
5 C15A17 B0560138 Chromic Catgut 5/0 75 Taper Point 17 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
6 C20B16 W54801 Chromic Catgut 4/0 75 Taper Point 16 3/8 Box / 24 pcs
7 C20A20 W435
W43501
B0560138		 Chromic Catgut 4/0 75 Taper Point 20 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
8 C20A22 G181H Chromic Catgut 4/0 75 Taper Point 22 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
9 C20A26 G121H
B0560413		 Chromic Catgut 4/0 75 Taper Point 26 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
10 C20EE12L37 Chromic Catgut 4/0 37 Reverse Cutting ×2 12 3/8 Box / 24 pcs
11 C20E16 W481 Chromic Catgut 4/0 75 Reverse Cutting 16 3/8 Box / 24 pcs
12 C25A20 W43701 Chromic Catgut 3/0 75 Taper Point 20 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
13 C25A26 W44701
G122T
B0560421		 Chromic Catgut 3/0 75 Taper Point 26 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
14 C25A30 W44101 Chromic Catgut 3/0 75 Taper Point 30 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
15 C25E18 636G Chromic Catgut 3/0 75 Reverse Cutting 18 3/8 Box / 24 pcs
16 C25E26 C539 Chromic Catgut 3/0 75 Reverse Cutting 26 3/8 Box / 24 pcs
17 C30A26 W44801
G123T
B0560430		 Chromic Catgut 2/0 75 Taper Point 26 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
18 C30A30 W441
B0560480		 Chromic Catgut 2/0 75 Taper Point 30 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
19 C30A36 W443
B0570389		 Chromic Catgut 2/0 75 Taper Point 36 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
20 C30E24 887G Chromic Catgut 2/0 75 Reverse Cutting 24 3/8 Box / 24 pcs
21 C30E40 Chromic Catgut 2/0 75 Reverse Cutting 40 3/8 Box / 24 pcs
22 C30F50 B0561614 Chromic Catgut 2/0 75 Straight Cutting 50 N/A Box / 24 pcs
23 C40A26 G124H Chromic Catgut 0 75 Taper Point 26 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
24 C40A30 W442
G165T
B0560499		 Chromic Catgut 0 75 Taper Point 30 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
25 C40A36 812H
B0560979		 Chromic Catgut 0 75 Taper Point 36 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
26 C40A40 W75801 Chromic Catgut 0 75 Taper Point 40 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
27 C50A26 813H Chromic Catgut 1 75 Taper Point 26 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
28 C50A30 W442
B0560502		 Chromic Catgut 1 75 Taper Point 30 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
29 C50A40 W75901
B0570753		 Chromic Catgut 1 75 Taper Point 40 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
30 C50A50 W762 Chromic Catgut 1 75 Taper Point 50 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
31 C50B80G 48G Chromic Catgut 1 75 Blunt Point (G) 80 3/8 Box / 24 pcs
32 C60A40 Chromic Catgut 2 75 Taper Point 40 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
33 C60A50 W763 Chromic Catgut 2 75 Taper Point 50 1/2 Box / 24 pcs
34 C200 W111 Chromic Catgut 4/0 150 Without needle Box / 24 pcs
35 C250 W11201 Chromic Catgut 3/0 150 Without needle Box / 24 pcs
36 C300 W11301
B0062073		 Chromic Catgut 2/0 150 Without needle Box / 24 pcs
37 C400 W11401
B0062090		 Chromic Catgut 0 150 Without needle Box / 24 pcs
38 C500 W11501
B0062103		 Chromic Catgut 1 150 Without needle Box / 24 pcs
39 C600 W11601 Chromic Catgut 2 150 Without needle Box / 24 pcs
40 C700 Chromic Catgut 3 150 Without needle Box / 24 pcs