ADVACAT suture is absorbable, sterile surgical suture composed of purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) derived from submucosal fibrous layer of sheep intestines. ADVACAT suture is available in plain and chromic.
Chromic gut suture is treated with chromic salt solution to provide greater resistance to absorption & change the color to brown for improved visibility.
The manufacture of catgut raw material, consisting of long ribbons of highly selected serosal tissue, ensures:
Robust manufacturing process & superior primary aluminum packaging
Least moisture content in the suture foil ensures strength & long term sterility throughout shelf life
ADVACAT suture is an absorbable sterile surgical suture composed of a Purified connective tissue (Collagen) derived from the submucosal layer of Ovine Intestine. ADVACAT suture is available in both Chromic and Plain form.
ADVACAT suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures.
ADVACAT suture being an absorbable suture, should not be used where extended approximation of tissues under stress is required. ADVACAT suture is contraindicated for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues. ADVACAT suture is contraindicated in patients with known sensitivities or allergies to collagen since ADVACAT suture is collagen-based material.
Loss of tensile strength and loss of suture mass follows as the proteolytic enzymatic digestive process resorbs the surgical ADVACAT suture.
Suture Construction |
Suture Color |
Effective Tensile Strength Retention (days) |
Absorption Complete By |
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Monofilament |
Yellow |
10 – 12 Days |
84 Days |
Suture Construction |
Suture Color |
Effective Tensile Strength Retention (days) |
Absorption Complete By |
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Monofilament |
Brown |
21 – 25 Days |
84 Days |
ADVACAT suture complies with United States Pharmacopeia requirement for “Absorbable Surgical Suture”.
Features |
Benefits |
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Superior tensile strength |
Excellent wound support throughout the critical wound healing period |
Uniform chromicising process |
Extended wound support, predictable absorption & performance, uniform high tensile strength |
Centreless gauging |
Uniform diameter along the entire length of every suture strand, minimal suture fraying & less chance of suture breakage |
Dessicate process |
Excellent surface smoothness, virtually monofilament suture slides smoothly through the tissue, minimal tissue drag & minimal trauma |
Lesser foreign material in the wound |
Lesser tissue reactions & improved surgical outcomes |
11% more knot pull tensile strength Vs. U.S.P. limit |
Ensures excellent support throughout the critical wound healing period |
Nucrel pack for superior pliability & knotting characteristics |
Minimal suture memory & coiling, excellent handling & flexibility, excellent knot security |
Terminal sterilization by gamma irradiation |
Environment friendly and less hazardous assuring 100% sterility |