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Taper point sutures are designed for smooth tissue penetration and approximation in softer tissue structures without cutting through tissue fibres. Taper point needles are widely used across cardiovascular surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, urology, OB/GYN procedures and soft tissue approximation requiring controlled penetration and reduced tissue trauma.
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Smooth Tissue Penetration
Taper point needles are designed to separate tissue fibres gently rather than cutting through tissue structures.
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Soft Tissue Approximation
Commonly selected for delicate soft tissue procedures involving gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and urological tissue.
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Reduced Tissue Trauma
The rounded taper point profile supports controlled penetration with reduced cutting trauma during closure procedures.
Taper Point Needle Applications
Taper point needles are commonly used in procedures involving softer tissue structures where smooth penetration is required.
Cardiovascular Procedures
Gastrointestinal and Urology Surgery
Reduced Tissue Cutting
| Needle Type | Needle Characteristic | Common Procedure Use | Typical Tissue Type |
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| Taper Point Needle | Rounded body with tapered point | Cardiovascular and gastrointestinal surgery | Soft and delicate tissue |
| Precision Taper Point | Controlled smooth penetration | Urology and OB/GYN procedures | Internal soft tissue approximation |
| Fine Taper Point | Reduced tissue trauma profile | Microsurgical and delicate tissue procedures | Fine soft tissue structures |
Soft Tissue Closure
Taper point sutures are commonly selected for internal tissue approximation and delicate closure procedures.
Controlled Needle Penetration
The rounded taper point profile supports smooth tissue penetration with reduced cutting action.
Reduced Tissue Trauma
Taper point needles help minimise unnecessary tissue damage during delicate wound approximation procedures.
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Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 150 cm – CT-1 Taperpoint Needle (36 mm) – D10179 (Box of 24) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – Double-Armed MH Taper Point Needles – 8843H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 75 cm – Green – Single-Armed Tapercut Needle 40 mm – 1/2 Circle – 869G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm (30 in) – CT-2 Taper Point Needle – 8411H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – Double-Armed SH Taper Point Needles – 8523H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND™ EXCEL Polyester Suture – Non-Absorbable Braided – USP 2 – 75cm (30”) – Green/White – MO-6 Taper Point Needle – Double Armed – 4TB7177T (Box of 24) -
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LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 2/0 90 CM 2 × HR 25 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLES (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 3/0 90 CM 2 × HR 25 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLES (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 4/0 90 CM 2 × HR 20 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLES (BOX OF 12) -
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LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 5/0 90 CM HR 16 TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 5/0 75 CM HR 13 TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 6/0 60 CM HR 13 TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 6/0 60 CM HR 10 TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE (NON-CE) USP 7/0 60 CM 2 × HR 10 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLES (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 7/0 60 CM HR 8 TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 8/0 60 CM HR 8 TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 2 75 CM HR 40 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 1 90 CM HR 40 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 0 75 CM HR 40 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 1 75 CM HR 35 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12) -
LUXSUTURES LUXYLENE POLYPROPYLENE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT SURGICAL SUTURE USP 0 75 CM HR 35 ROUND BODIED TAPER POINT NEEDLE (BOX OF 12)
