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The Surgical Gut Suture, Double-Armed, Size 4-0, 18", with SC-1 needles is a sterile, absorbable suture derived from purified collagen taken from the serosal layer of bovine intestines. Classified as a plain gut suture, it offers reliable tensile strength for short-term wound support and is absorbed by enzymatic digestion in the body.

Equipped with SC-1 needles, this suture features conventional cutting needles with a 3/8 circle design. The sharpened cutting edges allow for efficient penetration of tougher tissue such as skin, offering high precision during placement. The double-armed configuration provides symmetrical wound closure and is especially beneficial in procedures requiring meticulous edge alignment.

Plain gut sutures provide initial tensile strength that is typically retained for 7 to 10 days, after which the material begins to degrade naturally. Complete absorption generally occurs within 70 days. This absorption profile aligns with tissues that heal rapidly and do not require prolonged support, such as mucosal layers or subcutaneous tissue.