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It was never banned, manufacturers simply decided to stop supplying it.

Catgut has no advantages over synthetic absorbable sutures, it has several known disadvantages, and there is the (theoretical but unsubstamtiated) risk of BSE contamination of bovine origin catgut. As catgut is only some 25% cheaper than the cheapest synthetic alternatives there is no substantial financial incentive to stick to it.

In summary, catgut is an old soldier who, after a distinguished career has been honourably transferred to the reserves.

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