Plain Catgut Suture
Plain Catgut Suture

Plain Catgut Suture

Plain Catgut Suture is a braided absorbable surgical suture designed for rapid wound healing. It provides excellent knot security, retains tensile strength for 7–14 days, and is fully absorbed enzymatically within approximately 65 days.

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Size/Strength: 5-0 (1.5) To 3-0 (3)

Product Description

Plain Catgut Suture is a natural absorbable surgical suture designed for rapid wound healing and reliable tissue approximation. Manufactured from high-quality braided catgut, this medical sutures offers excellent handling characteristics, superior tensile strength and secure knot performance for a wide range of surgical applications.


The suture retains adequate tensile strength for approximately 7–14 days, providing effective wound support during the early stages of healing. Absorption occurs through a natural enzymatic process and is typically completed within 65 days. Its braided construction ensures flexibility, easy handling and dependable knot security while minimizing tissue trauma.


Plain Catgut Sutures are commonly used for external dermal closures, soft tissue approximation and ligation procedures where temporary wound support is required. The product is EO sterilized and supplied in aluminum foil packs with or without needles to maintain sterility and performance.


Features of Plain Catgut Suture


• Absorbable surgical suture

• Made from high-quality braided catgut

• Rapid absorption through enzymatic action

• Tensile strength retention for 7–14 days

• Complete absorption in approximately 65 days

• Excellent knot security and handling

• Superior tensile strength

• Minimal tissue reaction

• Smooth tissue approximation

• EO sterilized for safety and reliability

• Available with or without needle

• Suitable for external dermal closure procedures


Product Specifications of Plain Catgut Suture


Suture Type: Absorbable Surgical Suture

Structure: Braided

Material: Catgut

Color: Beige

Absorption Method: Enzymatic

Absorption Time: Approximately 65 days

Tensile Strength Retention: 7–14 days

USP Sizes: 4-0 to 2

Sterilization Method: EO (Ethylene Oxide)

Packaging: Aluminum foil packs (with or without needle)

Needle Availability: With or Without Needle

Needle Types: Round Bodied, Cutting Edge, Taper Point, Straight, Blunt Point

Compliance: CE Marked, ISO 13485:2016 & ISO 9001:2015 Certified Manufacturing Facility


Standard and Short Length Sutures


Length5-0 (1.5)4-0 (2)3-0 (3)2-0 (3.5)1-0 (4)1 (5)2 (6)3 (7)
1x150 cm7H1507G1507F1507E1507D1507C1507B1507A150
2x75 cm7H2X757G2X757F2X757E2X757D2X757C2X757B2X757A2X75


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