{"title":"Chromic Gut Sutures","description":"\u003c!--\n  Suture Supply Co — Chromic Gut Sutures collection description\n  Paste this entire file into the collection Description using Shopify's HTML\/code view.\n  This does not change the theme or collection URL.\n--\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ssc-chromic, .ssc-chromic * { box-sizing:border-box; }\n  .ssc-chromic {\n    --ink:#111315; --gold:#d7a63f; --gold-dark:#946715;\n    --cream:#f8f3e8; --line:#e7dfcf; --muted:#5d625f;\n    color:var(--ink); font-family:inherit; line-height:1.6;\n    margin:0 auto 34px; max-width:1400px;\n  }\n  .ssc-chromic a { color:inherit; }\n  .ssc-chromic__hero {\n    background:radial-gradient(circle at 88% 5%,rgba(215,166,63,.24),transparent 35%),linear-gradient(135deg,#0d0f10,#1b1e20);\n    border-radius:22px; color:#fff; overflow:hidden;\n    padding:clamp(28px,5vw,66px); position:relative;\n  }\n  .ssc-chromic__eyebrow {\n    color:#f1c66b; font-size:12px; font-weight:800;\n    letter-spacing:.16em; 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}\n    .ssc-chromic__grid, .ssc-chromic__facts, .ssc-chromic__notice { grid-template-columns:1fr; }\n    .ssc-chromic__fact { border-left:0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }\n    .ssc-chromic__fact:first-child { border-top:0; }\n    .ssc-chromic__notice a { text-align:center; white-space:normal; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"ssc-chromic\" aria-label=\"Chromic gut sutures collection guide\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ssc-chromic__eyebrow\"\u003eNatural absorbable sutures · Chromium treated\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eChromic gut surgical sutures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ssc-chromic__lead\"\u003eChromic gut is a natural absorbable suture material treated with chromium salts to modify its strength-retention and absorption profile compared with plain gut. Use this page to understand the material, compare stocked alternatives or ask us to source a specific manufacturer code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__actions\"\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"ssc-chromic__button\" href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us to source chromic gut\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"ssc-chromic__button ssc-chromic__button--secondary\" href=\"\/collections\/absorbable-sutures\"\u003eView stocked absorbable sutures\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__pills\" aria-label=\"Collection features\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ssc-chromic__pill\"\u003eNatural absorbable\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ssc-chromic__pill\"\u003eChromium treated\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ssc-chromic__pill\"\u003eNeedled \u0026amp; non-needled formats\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ssc-chromic__pill\"\u003eProfessional supply\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__notice\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eChromic gut products are not currently published online\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eSend us the manufacturer name and full catalogue code, or a photograph of the existing pack. We can check the exact material, size, needle specification, packaging and supply availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eSend a product enquiry →\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"ssc-chromic__section-title\"\u003eUnderstanding chromic gut sutures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ssc-chromic__section-intro\"\u003eChromic gut is a processed collagen-based natural suture. Chromium treatment is used to delay enzymatic degradation compared with plain gut, but performance varies by manufacturer and product. It is not equivalent to synthetic absorbable materials such as polyglactin 910, poliglecaprone 25 or polydioxanone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__facts\" aria-label=\"Chromic gut suture facts\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessed collagen-based natural suture\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsorbability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsorbed enzymatically; profile varies\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChromium salts modify the support profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatch manufacturer and full catalogue code\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"ssc-chromic__section-title\"\u003eCompare absorbable suture materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ssc-chromic__section-intro\"\u003eThese collections help buyers compare natural and synthetic absorbable materials. Any substitution should be approved by an appropriately qualified decision-maker against the clinical specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__grid\"\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"ssc-chromic__card\" href=\"\/collections\/plain-gut\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ssc-chromic__card-kicker\"\u003eNatural absorbable\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003ePlain Gut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eCompare untreated plain gut and its generally shorter support profile with chromic gut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ssc-chromic__card-link\"\u003eView the Plain Gut guide →\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"ssc-chromic__card\" href=\"\/collections\/vicryl-polyglactin-910\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ssc-chromic__card-kicker\"\u003eSynthetic braided\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eVICRYL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBrowse polyglactin 910 sutures, including standard, RAPIDE and PLUS families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ssc-chromic__card-link\"\u003eCompare VICRYL →\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"ssc-chromic__card\" href=\"\/collections\/pds-ii-polydioxanone\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ssc-chromic__card-kicker\"\u003eSynthetic monofilament\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003ePDS II\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eView polydioxanone sutures for specifications requiring a synthetic extended-support material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ssc-chromic__card-link\"\u003eCompare PDS II →\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"ssc-chromic__card\" href=\"\/collections\/absorbable-sutures\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ssc-chromic__card-kicker\"\u003eComplete category\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eAll absorbable sutures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eCompare currently stocked absorbable materials, brands, sizes and needle types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ssc-chromic__card-link\"\u003eView all absorbable sutures →\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__guide\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhat to include in a chromic gut enquiry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe fastest route is to send a photograph of the current pack or the complete manufacturer code. If that is unavailable, provide every known part of the specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__steps\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__step\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer and product code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese give the most reliable identification and avoid material confusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__step\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuture specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInclude USP size, strand length, colour and pack quantity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__step\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInclude needle code, point type, curvature, length and arm configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-chromic__section ssc-chromic__faq\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"ssc-chromic__section-title\"\u003eChromic gut suture FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat are chromic gut sutures made from?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eChromic gut sutures are collagen-based natural absorbable sutures processed and treated with chromium salts. Source material and manufacturing specifications vary by product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between chromic gut and plain gut?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eChromic treatment is used to slow enzymatic breakdown and extend support compared with plain gut. Exact performance depends on the manufacturer and product, so consult the current IFU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eAre chromic gut and VICRYL the same?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNo. Chromic gut is a natural collagen-based absorbable material. VICRYL is Ethicon’s synthetic braided polyglactin 910 range. They are materially different products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan Suture Supply Co source a specific chromic gut suture?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSend us the manufacturer name and full product code, or a clear photograph of the current pack. We can then check the required specification and available supply options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ssc-chromic__disclaimer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional-use information:\u003c\/strong\u003e This page supports product identification and purchasing only and is not clinical guidance. Qualified healthcare professionals should approve product selection and consult the manufacturer’s current labelling and instructions for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.suturesupplyco.co.uk\/collections\/chromic-gut-sutures.oembed","provider":"Suture Supply Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}