Ethicon CHROMIC GUT 798G 4-0 G-2 8mm Undyed Naturally Brown 18", BX/12

Ethicon CHROMIC GUT 798G 4-0 G-2 8mm Undyed Naturally Brown 18", BX/12

This configuration features the G-2 needle, a specialized 8mm 3/8 circle instrument forged from high-strength ETHALLOY®. The Prime Reverse Cutting geometry is designed for superior cosmetic results, providing a razor-sharp edge that penetrates tough dermal or mucosal tissue with minimal force and high precision.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Ethicon
• Model: / REF: 798G
• Material: Chromic Gut (Natural Collagen)
• Package quantity: 12
• Dimensions / sizes: 8mm, 18"

Additional product details

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)
• Brand: CHROMIC GUT
• Suture Size: 4-0 (1.5 metric) — Precision Fine Gauge
• Length: 18 Inches (45 cm)
• Color: Naturally Brown (Undyed)
• Needle: 8mm G-2 (3/8 Circle)
• Needle Alloy: ETHALLOY® (Advanced high-strength steel)
• Needle Point: Prime Reverse Cutting (Precision-honed)
• Quantity: Box of 12 Sterile Units
• ETHALLOY® Needle Integrity: The G-2 needle is forged from Ethicon’s proprietary stainless steel alloy, which offers significantly higher resistance to bending compared to standard needles. This allows the micro-fine 8mm needle to maintain total control during intricate closures.
• Prime Reverse Cutting Precision: By placing the cutting edge on the outer curvature of the needle, the Prime geometry directs cutting forces away from the wound margin.
• Chromic Absorption Profile: Treated with chromic salts to delay enzymatic digestion, the 798G typically maintains critical tensile strength for 10 to 14 days. This makes it ideal for mucosal closures or skin layers where rapid healing occurs and a permanent foreign body is not desired.
• This allows the 4-0 knots to "snug down" perfectly, providing a soft, non-irritating finish that is much more comfortable for the patient than synthetic monofilaments.
• Natural Enzymatic Digestion: As a protein-based material, it is absorbed via proteolysis (enzymatic digestion). Complete mass absorption typically occurs within 60 to 90 days, eliminating the need for suture removal and reducing post-operative follow-up visits.
• Status: New – Factory Sealed.
• Integrity:

Condition

New. 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.