A single-strand (monofilament), natural, bioabsorbable thread composed mostly of collagen fibres derived from mammals (e.g., sheep or bovine intestines) intended to join (i.e., approximate) the edges of a soft-tissue wound or incision by stitching or to ligate
| Company | Devices | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Demetech Corporation | 452 | 44% |
| Surgical Specialties México, S. De R.L. De C.V. | 138 | 14% |
| Myco Medical Supplies Inc. | 63 | 6% |
| Ethicon, Llc | 58 | 6% |
| Darby Dental Supply, Llc | 40 | 4% |
| Covidien Lp | 40 | 4% |
| C.P. Medical Corporation | 34 | 3% |
| Applied Dental, Inc. | 33 | 3% |
| Riverpoint Medical, Llc | 17 | 2% |
| Henry Schein, Inc. | 15 | 1% |
| Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. | 13 | 1% |
| Internacional Farmacéutica, S.A. De C.V. | 12 | 1% |
Company = labeler of record on GUDID. 29 companies in total; top 12 shown. Click headers to sort.
Sample of brand names as labelled; no endorsement. Ask us for the full list with company, model and UDI.
| Code | Name | Devices |
|---|---|---|
| GAL | Suture, Absorbable, Natural | 742 |
| GAL | SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, NATURAL | 735 |
| GAL | Suture, absorbable, natural | 23 |
| GAI | Stripper, Vein, Reusable | 11 |
| KDD | Kit, Surgical Instrument, Disposable | 6 |
| DZG | SUTURE, DENTAL | 5 |
Use these as the dimensions to specify in a tender line.
1,019 device records in commercial distribution are listed on the FDA Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) under the GMDN category "Catgut suture, plain", from 29 companies. The largest labeler is Demetech Corporation with 44% of records.
GAL (Suture, Absorbable, Natural), GAL (SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, NATURAL), GAL (Suture, absorbable, natural), GAI (Stripper, Vein, Reusable)
No. GUDID is the US register. For the UAE (MOHAP/DoH) and Saudi (SFDA/MDMA) a separate registration and a local authorised representative are required; Consulting Wallah can check the status and connect you with registered suppliers.
Add catgut suture, plain to the RFQ basket or use the form below with quantity, specification and delivery location; the Network returns comparable quotes from verified suppliers in 2–5 working days.
Hospitals, pharmacies and distributors anywhere: tell us what you need and the Consulting Wallah Network returns comparable quotes from verified suppliers. No fee for buyers.
Source: FDA AccessGUDID (AccessGUDID full release 2 Nov 2026); counts are device records in commercial distribution grouped by GMDN preferred term; companies are labelers of record. Information only — US listing is not a registration in the UAE or GCC; verify with the regulator. © Consulting Wallah — CC BY‑NC‑ND.