Sterile surgical catgut, similar sterile suture materials (including sterile absorbable surgical or dental yarns) and sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure; sterile laminaria and sterile laminaria tents; sterile absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics; sterile surgical or dental adhesion barriers, whether or not absorbable
Pharmaceutical goods specified in Note 4 to this Chapter. > Sterile surgical catgut, similar sterile suture materials (including sterile absorbable surgical or dental yarns) and sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure; sterile laminaria and sterile laminaria tents; sterile absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics; sterile surgical or dental adhesion barriers, whether or not absorbable
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Products classified under Tariff item 3006.10.00
Chromic Gut Suture
Chromic gut sutures are sterile, absorbable surgical sutures made from purified bovine collagen treated with chromic salts to delay absorption, lasting 60-90 days. They are used in urology and gastrointestinal surgery for wound closure. These sutures fall under tariff item 3006.10.00 as sterile surgical suture materials.
Ethicon PDS II Polydioxanone Suture
Ethicon PDS II polydioxanone sutures are sterile, absorbable monofilament sutures used in cardiovascular, orthopedic, and subfascial closures requiring prolonged wound support. They are made from polydioxanone and sterilized by ethylene oxide or gamma irradiation. These sutures qualify as sterile surgical suture materials under tariff item 3006.10.00.
Floseal Hemostatic Matrix
Floseal hemostatic matrix is a sterile combination of bovine gelatin granules and human thrombin, used to achieve rapid hemostasis in cardiac and orthopedic surgery, even in anticoagulated patients. It is absorbed within 6-8 weeks. This product falls under tariff item 3006.10.00 as a sterile absorbable surgical haemostatic.
Gelfoam Absorbable Gelatin Sponge
Gelfoam absorbable gelatin sponge is a sterile, porcine-derived gelatin foam used as a hemostatic agent in neurosurgery and dental procedures. It is absorbed by proteolysis within 4-6 weeks and is available in sheets or powder. This product qualifies as a sterile absorbable surgical haemostatic under tariff item 3006.10.00.
Interceed Absorbable Adhesion Barrier
Interceed absorbable adhesion barrier is a sterile fabric made of oxidized regenerated cellulose with ionic silver, used to minimize adhesions in gynecologic and pelvic surgery. It is bioresorbed within 28 days. This product falls under tariff item 3006.10.00 as a sterile surgical adhesion barrier.
Monocryl Sterile Monofilament Suture
Monocryl sterile monofilament suture is a synthetic absorbable suture made from poliglecaprone 25, used for subcuticular skin closure and soft tissue approximation. It is gamma-sterilized for single-use surgical applications. This suture qualifies as a sterile surgical suture material under tariff item 3006.10.00.
Plain Gut Suture
Plain gut sutures are sterile, absorbable collagen sutures derived from ovine intestinal serosa, providing rapid absorption in about 70 days for ophthalmic and dental use. They are naturally remodeled by phagocytosis. These sutures fall under tariff item 3006.10.00 as sterile surgical suture materials.
Seprafilm Adhesion Barrier
Seprafilm adhesion barrier is a sterile, bioresorbable membrane composed of hyaluronate carboxymethylcellulose sodium and dextran, applied post-surgery to prevent peritoneal adhesions. It is fully absorbed within 30 days. This product qualifies as a sterile surgical adhesion barrier under tariff item 3006.10.00.
Sterile Laminaria Tents
Sterile laminaria tents are natural seaweed-derived dilators, dehydrated and packaged aseptically for gradual cervical dilation in obstetric procedures. They absorb moisture and expand safely over hours. These tents are specifically listed under tariff item 3006.10.00 as sterile laminaria tents.
Surgicel Absorbable Hemostatic
Surgicel absorbable hemostatic is oxidized regenerated cellulose fabric, sterile and absorbable, applied topically to control capillary, venous, and small arterial bleeding during surgery. It liquefies and is absorbed within 1-2 weeks. This product falls under tariff item 3006.10.00 as a sterile absorbable surgical haemostatic.
Tisseel Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
Tisseel fibrin tissue adhesive is a sterile, two-component fibrin sealant derived from human plasma, used for hemostasis and tissue adhesion in cardiovascular and neurosurgery. It is applied via syringe for wound closure without sutures. This product qualifies as a sterile tissue adhesive for surgical wound closure under tariff item 3006.10.00.
Vicryl Rapide Suture
Vicryl Rapide suture is a fast-absorbing braided suture coated with poliglactin 370 and calcium stearate, ideal for superficial closures like skin and mucosal tissues. It is sterilized for rapid tensile loss within 10-14 days. This suture falls under tariff item 3006.10.00 as a sterile surgical suture material.
Vicryl Sterile Absorbable Suture
Vicryl sterile absorbable sutures are braided, absorbable surgical threads made from polyglactin 910, designed for closing soft tissue wounds in general surgery. They are sterilized and provide reliable tensile strength during the critical healing period. These sutures qualify as sterile surgical suture materials under tariff item 3006.10.00.