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Needle Type Point Geometry Description Commonly Used For
Conventional
Cutting
Triangular point with cutting edge on the
inner curvature
General skin closure, subcutaneous tissue,
sometimes for ophthalmic surgery, plastic
or reconstructive surgery
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
Reverse Cutting
Triangular point with cutting edge on the
outer curvature
Skin closure, ligamentous or fibrous tissues
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
Taper Cutting
Four (4) cutting edges with a taper shaft For penetration through tough tissue
Side Cutting
Lancet
Spatula needle with the cutting edge on
the inner, or outer curvature
Ophthalmic and microsurgery
Straight Cutting
Reverse cutting tip on a straight shaft General skin closure
Needle Points And Cutting Edges