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Brown Chromic Gut Suture, Size 4-0, 12", with an M-1 Reverse Cutting Needle, is an absorbable sterile surgical suture derived from purified connective tissue, primarily collagen from the serosal layer of beef or submucosal layer of sheep intestines. This natural material undergoes treatment with chromium salts to delay absorption and extend tensile strength during the critical wound healing period.

The chromic treatment gives the suture improved resistance to enzymatic degradation and inflammation compared to plain gut sutures. As a result, it maintains tensile strength for approximately 10–14 days and is fully absorbed by the body within 90 days through enzymatic digestion. Its absorption rate and handling properties make it suitable for internal tissues where long-term support is not required.

Brown Chromic Gut Suture is commonly used in general soft tissue approximation, including gynecological, urological, and ophthalmic procedures. Its absorbable nature eliminates the need for suture removal, offering convenience in both inpatient and outpatient surgical settings.