DRUCHROME
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DRUCHROME (Chromic Catgut)
DRUCHROME (Chromic Catgut) is an absorbable, sterile surgical suture composed of purified connective tissue (mostly collagen)
Derived from the 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
Sterilization : EO (Ethylene Oxide)
Color : Dark brown
Tissue reaction : Moderate
USP Range : 5-0 to 3
Absorption : By phagocytosis. The rate of absorption is slowed down by chromizing. Complete mass absorption in approximately 90 day. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remains after 14 day. When used in infected tissues or in tissues with increased levels of proteolytic Enzymes ( stomach, cervix, vagina) it is more quickly absorbed.
Tensile Strength : Tensile Strength is retained for 14 -21 days.
Needle Type : Round bodied, cutting edge, taper point, straight, blunt point.
Packing : In aluminium foil packages with or without needle.