TAPERCUT Chromic Gut Absorbable SuturesSurgical gut suture is an absorbable, sterile surgical suture composed of purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) derived from either the serosal layer of beef (bovine) or the submucosal fibrous layer of sheep (ovine) intestines Surgical gut sutures are available in plain or chromic Chromic gut is processed to provide greater resistance to absorption Surgical gut suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and or ligation,