Ethicon | Surgical Chromic Gut Suture | Natural Absorbable | Model S112H | Non-Needled Free Ligating Tie

The Ethicon S112H is a professional-grade, sterile, natural absorbable surgical suture manufactured from purified connective tissue, consisting primarily of collagen derived from the mucosal fibrous layer of sheep (ovine) or the serosal layer of beef (bovine) intestines. As a foundational component of Ethicon's classic Surgical Gut portfolio, this natural strand undergoes a specialized chromic tanning treatment. Bathing the organic collagen filaments in a chromium trioxide solution creates structural cross-linked molecular bonds that delay cellular enzymatic degradation in vivo. This chemical processing extends the suture's structural support window within active tissue beds and minimizes the acute localized inflammatory tissue reactions common to plain, untreated natural gut.

Crucially, the S112H configuration is designed explicitly for rapid hand ties, deep cavity ligations, or instrument-assisted vessel knotting. Each individual sterile packet contains an extra-long, continuous 54-inch (135 cm) single strand featuring a fine 3-0 gauge thickness profile. Because it is a non-needled free ligating tie, it operates completely free of attached surgical needles, making it an exceptional procurement choice for securing deep vascular pedicles or bleeding tracks where piercing needles are either structurally unnecessary or represent an immediate hazard to the operative team.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson and Johnson Medical Division)

• Product Brand Family: Surgical Gut Suture Portfolio (Chromic Matrix Presentation)

• Product Catalog Code (MPN): S112H

• Suture Material Composition: Purified Natural Collagen (Processed Chromic Gut)

• Strand Structural Construction: Monofilament-processed finish (Smooth organic ribbon alignment)

• Thread Sizing Profile: Size 3-0 Suture (USP 3-0 Gauge / Metric 2.0)

• Suture Length Dimension: 54 Inches (An extra-long continuous 135 cm single strand)

• Color Pigment Profile: Naturally Brown / Undyed

• Needle Configuration: Non-Needled / Straight Free Ligating Tie (No Needle)

• Packaging Matrix Configuration: Standard box containing 36 sterile individual suture packets (H-box distribution unit)

• Absorption Profile Cycle: Gradually breaks down via natural in vivo proteolytic enzymatic digestion, yielding complete mass absorption within approximately 90 days following initial implantation

• Tensile Strength Retention Profile: Delivers reliable mechanical support through early healing intervals, maintaining active structural holding power for approximately 14 to 21 days post-op depending on localized tissue vascularity and enzyme concentration