suture needle

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suture needle

curved/straight, cutting/round needle carrying suture thread

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Curved suture needles used during fascial closure cause up to 59% of suture needle injuries in theatre (CDC 1997) (Table 2).

Needlestick and sharps injuries among theatre care professionals

Blunt suture needles (curved suture needles that have a relatively blunt tip) may be less likely to cause PIs because they do not easily penetrate skin.

Evaluation of blunt suture needles in preventing percutaneous injuries among health-care workers during gynecologic surgical procedures - New York City, March 1993-June 1994

Table 67: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Suture Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-101

Reportlinker Adds Special Purpose Needles Market Analysis

A new statement from the American College of Surgeons endorses the universal adoption of blunt suture needles for all potential applications in the operating room.

Blunt suture needles advocated as safe, effective: American College of Surgeons issues statement in effort to improve safety of physicians and patients

Use of blunt suture needles to close muscle and fascia.

Expert Q&A: needlestick prevention in the OR

For example, the suture needle should be loaded into the needle holder with forceps.

Precautions to limit risk of self-inflicted injury. (Make use of Safety Devices)

Market Analytics III-14 Table 71: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment-Acupuncture Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiology Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiology Needles, Spinal Needles and Suture Needles Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14

Focus on the World Special Purpose Needles Market

A procedure in which you have to pass the suture needle through 30 times, the last pass must be very similar to the first pass," he says.

Sutures in the making: research and development of sutures and suture needles is a complex and, thankfully, surgeon-driven process

The Minneapolis-based private-practice gynecologic surgeon offered a trick of the trade in using LightMat: Make sure to avoid piercing the soft acrylic casing with a suture needle.

Surgical light may help avoid bladder Penetration. (Expert Opinion)

The 360[degrees] Fascia Closure Device uses a standard fascia closure needle and all standard types of suture materials, but prevents needlesticks to the surgeon and OR staff by shielding the sharp tip of the suture needle during loading, passing, suturing, unloading and disposal.

Tying technology & safety together

Although currently only a prototype and still undergoing testing, it is envisaged that the Mosquito will be powered by a source capable of producing a vibration with a specified frequency and amplitude to a suture needle, most likely by a method known as piezoelectric activation.

Help for healing even hardened hearts

Included in this instrument set are an Atraumatic Grasper to grasp or retract tissue, a Maryland Dissector for suturing and fine separation of tissue, and a Needle Holder for holding or receiving a suture needle during HALS.