849G Ethicon Surgical Gut Suture, Size 3-0, Length 18", Virtual Monofilament, V-7 Needle, Tapercut Cardio, Absorbable, 12/Box

Collagen derived from serosa of beef intestine or sub mucosa of sheep intestine CHROMIC - treated to resist digestion of body tissues. Tensile strength retention in vivo; Plain - lost in 7-10 days Chromic - lost with 21-28 days. Individual patient characteristics can affect rate of tensile strength loss. Absorption Rate; Plain - digested by body enzymes within 70 days. Chromic - digested by body enzymes within 90 days.