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Suture Selection Criteria

Follow these steps to determine the ideal suture for your procedure.

Step 1

Know the Sutures in the Novartis-Ethicon Family

Step 2

Know Your Tissue Healing Rate

Step 3

Select the Correct Tensile Strength for the Tissue

Step 4

Choose the Correct Needle

TAPER NEEDLES
 

  • Used in easily penetrated tissues such as peritoneum, abdominal viscera, subcutaneous layers, etc.
  • Minimizes tissue "cut-out". Smallest possible hole in tissue is created with minimal tissue cutting.
  • Also ideal for closing hollow organs to prevent damage.

REVERSE CUTTING NEEDLES

  • Used in tough, difficult to penetrate tissues such as skin, fascia, ligament, etc.
  • Less tissue "cut-out" than standard cutting needles.
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