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Van Horn 30 day Chromic Catgut No.5

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Van Horn (Manufacturer)

Chromic catgut preserved in alcohol in a glass phial. Internal paper label reads 'Van Horn 30 Day Chromic Catgut No.5.' Catgut is made from sheep's intestine and 'Chromic' refers to its strength being increased by reacting it with chromium trioxide. This catgut was guaranteed to last 30 days as a suture for muscles.

Twentieth century, early