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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 preci-
sion-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 preci-
sion-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
Center Point
Spatula
Two cutting edges in a
horizontal plane
Opthalmic surgery for muscle and
retinal repair. Also used for delicate
plastic surgery
Straight
Cutting
Reverse cutting tip on a
straight shaft
General skin closure
M.E.T.™ Point
Triangular faceted point tapering to
a round body
Microsurgery
Diamond Point™
Modified taper cutting needle Penetration of tougher tissues like
the dermis
UltraGlide™
Six (6) faceted sides and two (2)
cutting edges
Ophthalmic surgery for cornea and
sclera closure
Vas Cutting
Cutting edges aid in penetration of
multiple layers of tissue
Microsurgery and urology
Needle Points And Cutting Edges
Needle Chart
Surgical Specialties Ethicon
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Syneture
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3/8 Circle
DSC80 • GCC-90
80mm
Conventional Cutting Needles
Surgical Specialties Ethicon
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Syneture
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1/4 Circle
DO5 RD-1 SS-24
8mm
Center Point Spatula Needles
Surgical Specialties Ethicon
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Syneture
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3/8 Circle
DE7 G-6 HE-6
8.13mm
Diamond Point Needles
Surgical Specialties Ethicon
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Syneture
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Bi-curve
BRM5 • •
1/4 Circle
VRM4 V75-3 •
VRM5 • •
VRM6 • •
3/8 Circle
DRM4 • MVK-70-3
DRM5 • MVK-100-4
DRM6 • •
1/2 Circle
HRM4 • •
5mm
4mm
5mm
6mm
4mm
5mm
6mm
4mm
M.E.T.™ Point Needles
Surgical Specialties Ethicon
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Syneture
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3/8 Circle
• PC-1 P-13
DSCM13 PC-1 P-13
DSCM16 PC-3 PC-11
DSCM19 PC-5 P-12
11mm
13mm
16mm
19mm
Precision Conventional
Cutting Needles