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Needle Shapes And General Uses
3/8 Circle: Skin Closure, Ophthalmic
1/2 Circle: Skin Closure, GI, Cardiovascular, Ophthalmic
Needle Type Point Geometry Description Commonly Used For
Precision
Conventional
Cutting
Triangular point with cutting edge on the
inner curvature and precision-honed for
added sharpness
General skin closure, subcutaneous tissue,
sometimes for ophthalmic surgery, plastic
or reconstructive surgery
Precision
Reverse Cutting
Triangular point with cutting edge on the
outer curvature and precision-honed for
added sharpness
Primarily used in plastic surgery for delicate
procedures and where a good cosmetic result
is desired
Taper Point
Round shaft, straight or curved, taper
point with no cutting edge
Soft tissue closure such as fascia, vascular,
gastrointestinal, and most soft tissue below
the skin
Diamond Point
Modified taper cutting needle Penetration of tougher tissues like the dermis
Needle Points And Cutting Edges