Ethicon PLAIN GUT 773G 4-0 G-3 13mm Reverse Cutting 18", Box of 12

Ethicon Plain Gut 4-0 Suture | 773G | 13mm G-3 Reverse Cutting | 18" Undyed | BX/12

The Ethicon 773G is a high-precision, absorbable surgical suture crafted from highly purified bovine collagen. Designed for tissues requiring short-term tensile support, Plain Gut is the gold standard for mucosal and cutaneous repairs where rapid healing is expected. The Size 4-0 filament offers the perfect balance of delicate handling and sufficient strength for fine soft-tissue approximation.

This configuration features the G-3 needle, a specialized 13mm reverse cutting needle forged from ETHALLOY®. This advanced needle alloy provides superior ductility and strength, ensuring the needle maintains its sharp cutting edge and structural integrity even when passing through tough dermal layers or fibrous oral tissue.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)

• Brand: PLAIN GUT

• Model / REF: 773G

• Suture Size: 4-0 (1.5 metric)

• Length: 18 Inches (45 cm)

• Material: Purified Collagen (Bovine)

• Color: Undyed (Natural)

• Absorption Profile: Proteolytic (Enzymatic digestion)

• Tensile Strength: Approximately 7–10 days

• Needle: 13mm, 3/8 Circle G-3

• Needle Point: Reverse Cutting (Triangular edge on outer curve)

• Needle Material: ETHALLOY® High-Strength Alloy

• Quantity: Box of 12 Sterile Units

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• ETHALLOY® G-3 Precision: The G-3 needle is smaller and more refined than standard skin needles. Its ETHALLOY® construction allows for a slimmer wire diameter without sacrificing strength, resulting in a smaller "track" through the tissue and improved cosmetic outcomes.

• Rapid Bio-Absorption: Plain Gut is absorbed naturally by the body's enzymes. With a total absorption time of approximately 70 days and a strength loss within the first 10 days, it is ideal for sub-cuticular skin closures and oral surgery where suture removal is not desired.

• Atraumatic Reverse Cutting: The reverse cutting geometry places the sharp edge on the outer curvature of the needle. This significantly reduces the "cut-through" effect toward the wound edge, providing a more secure and stable repair in thin or delicate skin.

• Superior Pliability: Ethicon’s proprietary "wet-pack" packaging keeps the collagen fibers hydrated. This ensures the 4-0 strand is exceptionally supple out of the packet, allowing for precise knot placement and excellent knot security.

• Minimal Tissue Drag: The polished surface of the collagen strand ensures smooth passage through delicate anatomical structures, reducing localized inflammation and promoting a faster recovery.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: New – Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: This item is securely contained within its original, undamaged manufacturer's packaging. Both the inner sterile foil packets and the outer box are intact, ensuring absolute sterility.

• Packaging Note: Contains "tubing fluid" to maintain the flexibility of the natural gut fibers.

• Expertise: With over 25 years of experience in surgical supplies, Primis Medical verifies that all Ethicon stock is rigorously inspected for expiration viability and seal integrity.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in a padded, reinforced container to protect the precision G-3 needles and the sterile seals of the 12-count box.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.