Needle types and geometry



Needle types

Needle Curvature Needle Body Needle Point Speciality
V - 1/4 R - Round body T - Tapercut s - Slim, rectangular body
H - / S - Reverse cutting N - Blunt A - Take-off needle
D - 3/8 SC - Conventional cutting M - Micropoint X - Extra strong needle
F - 5/8 LZ - Spatula D - Diamond Black - Black needle
J - Hook RF - Round, flattened body

A - Asymmetric

K - Ski

G - Straight

Needle curvatures
Needle curvature details

Surgical Sutures - Overview

Surgical Sutures Overview

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