Stargut, a natural absorbable 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.
Monofilament
For smooth tissue passage.Smooth tie down and knot security.
Absorbable
By enzymatic digestion. Complete from 90 days.
Chromic
Treated to provide longer tensile strength retention than plain catcut.
Tensile Strength
Strength retention for at least 28 days
Colour
Tan
Range
Gauge sizes 5/0 to 2 (U.S.P)
Supplied as needled sutures and ligatures.
Sterilisation
Ethylene Oxide.
Caution
Avoid using where long term tissue
approximation is needed.
Absorbtion is faster in infected tissues.
Packaging
In a conditioning fluid containing
isopropanol and water.
