Suture Materials (Pt. 2)

 

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Absorbable

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Note the color of each package and color of suture.

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Plain & Chromic Surgical Gut

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Plain - yellow suture - yellow box
Absorbs in 5-10 days; uses: suture subcue, tonsil knots

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Chromic - brown suture - brownish beige box
Absorbs in 14-21 days; uses: peritoneum, internal organs

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Last updated 03/26/09.
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