Ethicon Chromic Gut | 5-0 | 19mm FS-2 Reverse Cutting | 27" Naturally Brown | BX/12

The Ethicon 634G is a high-quality, natural absorbable suture crafted from purified collagen (bovine serosa). In Size 5-0 (1.0 metric), this suture provides a fine, flexible profile ideal for delicate mucosal closures and superficial skin repairs where minimal tissue reaction is paramount.

The Chromic treatment involves a specialized tanning process with chromium salts, which effectively delays enzymatic degradation and reduces tissue reactivity compared to plain gut. This allows the 5-0 strand to maintain its tensile integrity during the critical early phases of wound healing in high-moisture or highly vascular environments.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Brand: CHROMIC GUT

• Model / REF: 634G

• Suture Size: 5-0 (1.0 metric) — Fine Precision Gauge

• Length: 27 Inches (70 cm)

• Material: Chromic Gut (Natural Collagen)

• Color: Naturally Brown

• Needle: 19mm FS-2 (3/8 Circle)

• Needle Point: Reverse Cutting (Atraumatic/Precision)

• Quantity: Box of 12 Sterile Units

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• High-Utility FS-2 Needle: The 19mm FS-2 (Skin-2) is a versatile needle favored for its balanced curvature and sharp cutting edge. The reverse cutting geometry—with the cutting edge on the outer curvature—prevents "cheese-wiring" through delicate tissue margins, ensuring a secure and aesthetic closure.

• Extended Wound Support: Due to the chromic salt treatment, the 634G typically maintains critical wound support for 10 to 14 days. This profile is perfectly suited for oral mucosa, episiotomy repairs, or fine dermal layers where rapid healing occurs.

• Superior Handling & "Soft" Knots: Unlike synthetic monofilaments that can feel stiff, Chromic Gut becomes exceptionally supple when hydrated by tissue fluids. This allows the 5-0 knots to "snug down" deeply and stay secure, providing a soft finish that significantly enhances patient comfort.

• Natural Enzymatic Digestion: As a protein-based material, it is absorbed through proteolysis (enzymatic digestion). Complete mass absorption typically occurs within 60 to 90 days, eliminating the need for a secondary follow-up for suture removal.

• Monofilament Tissue Glide: The polished surface of the gut ensures a smooth passage through tissue with minimal "chatter" or drag, reducing post-operative inflammation and edema.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: New – Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: This item is securely contained within its original, undamaged manufacturer's packaging. All 12 individual sterile packets are factory-sealed, ensuring 100% sterility and consistent needle-to-suture attachment strength.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical logistics, Primis Medical ensures all Ethicon inventory is stored in climate-controlled environments to maintain the proper moisture balance and tensile integrity of natural gut products.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in reinforced packaging to protect the 19mm FS-2 needles and ensure the sterile foil seals remain uncompromised during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.