Ethicon G121H CHROMIC GUT 4-0 Naturally BROWN 1X27" SH 26mm BX/36

Ethicon Chromic Gut | 4-0 | 26mm SH Taper | 27" Naturally Brown | BX/36

The Ethicon G121H is a high-quality, absorbable natural suture composed of purified collagen derived from bovine serosa. In Size 4-0 (1.5 metric), this suture provides a fine, pliable filament ideal for delicate soft tissue approximation where minimal tissue trauma and predictable absorption are required.

The Chromic tanning process involves treating the raw gut with chromic salts, which significantly delays enzymatic degradation and reduces tissue reactivity compared to plain gut. This allows the 4-0 strand to maintain its integrity during the critical early stages of healing in mucosal and subcutaneous layers.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Brand: CHROMIC GUT

• Model / REF: G121H

• Suture Size: 4-0 (1.5 metric) — Precision Fine Gauge

• Length: 27 Inches (70 cm)

• Material: Chromic Gut (Natural Collagen)

• Color: Naturally Brown

• Needle: 26mm SH (1/2 Circle)

• Needle Point: Taper Point (Atraumatic)

• Quantity: Full Box of 36 Sterile Units

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Versatile SH Taper Needle: The 26mm SH (Small Half-circle) needle is one of the most widely used needles in surgery. Its taper point is designed to pierce and then spread tissue fibers rather than cutting them, which is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of delicate viscera and preventing "needle-hole" leakage.

• Extended Wound Support: Due to the chromic treatment, this suture typically maintains critical tensile strength for 10 to 14 days. This profile is perfectly suited for tissues that heal rapidly, such as the oral mucosa, vagina, or subcutaneous fat layers.

• Natural Pliability & Handling: Unlike many synthetic monofilaments, Chromic Gut becomes exceptionally soft and easy to handle once hydrated by tissue fluids. This allows for excellent "knot-down" characteristics, ensuring the 4-0 knots stay secure and flat.

• Enzymatic Absorption: As a natural protein-based suture, it is absorbed through proteolysis (enzymatic digestion). Complete mass absorption typically occurs within 60 to 90 days, eliminating the need for a follow-up visit for suture removal and enhancing patient comfort.

• High-Volume Reliability: Supplied in a box of 36, the G121H ensures that surgical teams have a consistent, reliable supply of fine-gauge absorbable material for routine and specialized closures.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: New – Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: This item is securely contained within its original, undamaged manufacturer's packaging. All 36 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 26mm SH needles and ensure the sterile foil seals remain uncompromised during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.