UNIFY Premium+ Fast Absorbing Gut Surgical Sutures, Size 5/0, 18" Thread with 13mm 3/8 Circle Conventional Cut Needle. Beige. Box of 12.

Fast Absorbing Gut is a plain gut suture that has been heat treated to enable rapid absorption. It is primarily used for dermal (skin) suturing, where effective wound support is only required for five to seven days. They should be utilized only for external knot tying procedures.

• Our highest performing suture needles for the most demanding surgical procedures.
• Needle maintains shape and sharpness 3X longer than regular needles.
• Ultra sharp Precision Point needles provide clean penetration with minimal drag for delicate procedures.
• MULTICUT needle technology to ensure excellent tissue penetration and control, cut after cut.
• Needles crafted from UNIALLOY - a reinforced AISI 300 series stainless steel that provides the highest ductility and bending strength.
• Fast Absorbing Gut is rapidly absorbed and elicits minimal tissue reactions.
• Tensile strength is maintained for up to 7 days.
• Absorption is complete within 42 days.
• Ideal for tissues which heal rapidly and require minimal support.
• Predictable absorption profile.
• Thread type: Monofilament
• Color: Beige
• Strength duration: 5-7 days
• Absorb duration: 21-42 days

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