{"title":"Plain Gut Sutures","description":"\u003c!--\n  Suture Supply Co — Plain 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-plain, .ssc-plain * { box-sizing:border-box; }\n  .ssc-plain {\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-plain a { color:inherit; }\n  .ssc-plain__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-plain__eyebrow {\n    color:#f1c66b; font-size:12px; font-weight:800;\n    letter-spacing:.16em; margin:0 0 12px; 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border-top:1px solid var(--line); }\n    .ssc-plain__fact:first-child { border-top:0; }\n    .ssc-plain__notice a { text-align:center; white-space:normal; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"ssc-plain\" aria-label=\"Plain gut sutures collection guide\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-plain__hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ssc-plain__eyebrow\"\u003eNatural absorbable sutures · Short-term support\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003ePlain gut surgical sutures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ssc-plain__lead\"\u003ePlain gut is a natural collagen-based absorbable suture material that is not treated with chromium salts. Use this page to understand the material, compare it with chromic gut and synthetic alternatives, or ask us to source a specific manufacturer code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-plain__actions\"\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"ssc-plain__button\" href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us to source plain gut\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"ssc-plain__button ssc-plain__button--secondary\" href=\"\/collections\/absorbable-sutures\"\u003eView stocked absorbable sutures\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-plain__pills\" aria-label=\"Collection features\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ssc-plain__pill\"\u003eNatural absorbable\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ssc-plain__pill\"\u003eCollagen based\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ssc-plain__pill\"\u003eNo chromic treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ssc-plain__pill\"\u003eProfessional supply\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-plain__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-plain__notice\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003ePlain 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-plain__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"ssc-plain__section-title\"\u003eUnderstanding plain gut sutures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ssc-plain__section-intro\"\u003ePlain gut is a processed collagen-based natural suture absorbed by enzymatic action. Without chromic treatment, it generally provides a shorter support profile than chromic gut. Source material, manufacturing process, strength retention and absorption vary between products, making the exact manufacturer specification essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-plain__facts\" aria-label=\"Plain gut suture facts\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-plain__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-plain__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsorbability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsorbed enzymatically; profile varies\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-plain__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot treated with chromium salts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-plain__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-plain__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"ssc-plain__section-title\"\u003eCompare absorbable suture materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ssc-plain__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-plain__grid\"\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"ssc-plain__card\" href=\"\/collections\/chromic-gut\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ssc-plain__card-kicker\"\u003eNatural absorbable\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eChromic Gut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eCompare chromium-treated gut and its generally longer support profile with plain gut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ssc-plain__card-link\"\u003eView the Chromic Gut guide →\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"ssc-plain__card\" href=\"\/collections\/vicryl-polyglactin-910\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ssc-plain__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-plain__card-link\"\u003eCompare VICRYL →\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"ssc-plain__card\" href=\"\/collections\/monocryl-poliglecaprone-25\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ssc-plain__card-kicker\"\u003eSynthetic monofilament\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eMONOCRYL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eExplore poliglecaprone 25 sutures across standard and PLUS configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ssc-plain__card-link\"\u003eCompare MONOCRYL →\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"ssc-plain__card\" href=\"\/collections\/absorbable-sutures\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ssc-plain__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-plain__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-plain__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-plain__guide\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhat to include in a plain 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-plain__steps\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ssc-plain__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-plain__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-plain__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-plain__section ssc-plain__faq\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"ssc-plain__section-title\"\u003ePlain gut suture FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat are plain gut sutures made from?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePlain gut sutures are collagen-based natural absorbable sutures. The precise source material and manufacturing specification vary by manufacturer and product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between plain gut and chromic gut?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePlain gut is not treated with chromium salts and generally has a shorter support profile. Chromic treatment is used to slow enzymatic breakdown. Exact product performance must be checked in the manufacturer’s current IFU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eAre plain gut and VICRYL the same?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNo. Plain gut is a natural collagen-based material. VICRYL is Ethicon’s synthetic braided polyglactin 910 range. They differ in composition, construction and absorption behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan Suture Supply Co source a specific plain 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-plain__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","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.suturesupplyco.co.uk\/collections\/plain-gut-sutures.oembed","provider":"Suture Supply Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}