The LOOK 551B suture is a 4-0 Plain Gut absorbable suture equipped with a 19mm C-6 reverse cutting needle featuring a 3/8 circle curvature. This suture is designed for efficient intraoral closure where rapid resorption and ease of handling are desired.

Plain Gut sutures are made from purified collagen derived from healthy mammals, ensuring a dependable and predictable absorption with high tensile strength. In the oral cavity, they typically begin to break down enzymatically within 5 to 7 days, with full resorption usually occurring by 7 to 10 days. This makes them ideal for wounds expected to heal rapidly or where follow-up suture removal is not practical.

The C-6 needle offers excellent control and durability in curved anatomical spaces, ideal for suturing within the vestibule, palatal zones, or posterior quadrants where access is limited.

Common Clinical Uses:

• Extraction socket closure

• Flap repositioning in minor oral surgery

• Simple soft tissue approximation

• Pediatric oral procedures

• Palatal donor site or frenectomy closure

Specifications:

• Suture Material: 4-0 Plain Gut (absorbable)

• Suture Length: 27" (70cm)

• Needle: C-6 reverse cutting, 19mm, 3/8 circle

• Absorption: Begins 5–7 days; complete by 7–10 days intraorally

• Packaging: Box of 12 sterile sutures, individually sealed

• Single use