Suture needles

Tissue trauma 2:

Alternatives to suturing:

Blunt point:

Spatula point:

Reverse cutting:

Regular cutting:

Tapercut:

Suture needles

Taperpoint:

Suture needles

Parts of needle/needle shapes:

Suture needles

Parts of needle/needle shapes:

Suture needles

Parts of needle/needle shapes:

Examples of Schedule 3 Procedures

Suture needles

Tissue trauma:

Suture needles

Attachment:

Common suture patterns

Needle Holders

(Mayo, MacPhail, Olsen-Hager, Gillies)

Haemaostats artery forceps

Scissors

(Mayo and Metzenbaum)

Curved or straight

Tissue Forceps

Thumb Forceps

(Rat tooth & Atraumatic)

Scalpel and handle

Towel Clips

(Crossover & Backhaus)