4-0 Chromic Gut Suture, 18" C-3 Needle | 595B
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Natural 4-0 chromic gut for fast-healing tissue — smooth passage and dependable knot security, with ~10–21 day strength and ~90 day absorption on a 18″ C-3 reverse-cutting needle. Sterile, single-use, ready to throw.
Before you decide.
Why clinicians choose it
Features & advantages.
- Advanced Chromic Treatment:Increases the suture's resistance to enzymatic degradation, ensuring it maintains tensile strength for a necessary period, providing reliable tissue support.
- Precision Needle Engineering:The C-3 needle, with its reverse cutting design, is tailored for optimal entry and exit, reducing tissue damage and enhancing the healing process.
- Predictable and Reliable Performance:Engineered for uniform handling and knot reliability, ensuring effective wound management in various surgical settings.
- Versatile Surgical Application:Suitable for a wide array of soft tissue approximation and ligation procedures, particularly effective in subcutaneous layers where precise handling is critical.
Specifications
The detail that matters.
| Suture Type | Absorbable |
| Suture Material | Chromic Gut |
| Suture Size | 4-0 (Metric size 2.0) |
| Suture Length | 18 inches (45 cm) |
| Needle Type | C-3, Precision Reverse Cutting |
| Needle Length | 13 mm |
| Quantity per Box | 12 sutures |
| Wound Support | 2 Weeks |
| Color | Brown |
Need exact figures for your install or a spec sheet? Ask our team — we’ll confirm for your room.
Why it performs
Holds through the healing window. Then it’s gone.
Sterile, single-use, lot-traceable · 4–5 year shelf life, never short-dated.
How ProNorth compares
Same standard. Better price, faster shipping.
Name-brand market range is a typical blended estimate across major distributors (e.g. KDental, McKesson, Henry Schein); confirm current pricing with your rep.
Choose with confidence
Absorbable or non-absorbable?
The single most important call when you switch suture — here is the plain-English version.
Absorbable
Breaks down in the body over time. For internal tissue, ligation, anything you will not remove. Holds strength through the critical healing window, then absorbs cleanly.
Non-absorbable
Stays until removed — skin closure, tendons, anywhere lasting support matters. Reach for a nylon or polypropylene monofilament instead.
Monofilament vs braided
Monofilament glides through tissue with less drag and lower infection risk. Braided handles and knots more easily.
Reading the label
USP size (smaller number = thicker), needle code (FS / PF) and length. Our sizing chart maps every code to its use.
✧ Reviews
What buyers say.
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✧ Specs & documents
Everything for your records.
IFU and MSDS ship in every box. Need them ahead of purchase, or for your compliance records?
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