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
Tissue Reaction
Moderate. Plain catgut enjoys lower tissue reaction as compared to chromicised
Absorbable
By enzymatic digestion. Complete by 90 days.
Tensile Strength
Strength retention for at least 21 days.
Colour
Straw
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.
Frequent Appllcations
General Closure, Obstetrics And Gynaecological Surgeries
Ophtalmology,Urology, Orthopaedics,Bowel Anastomosis Ligation
