Biomechanical performance of laser-drilled and channel taper point needles

Search for a scientific basis for continuous suture closure: a 30-yr odyssey

Continuous percutaneous and dermal suture closures have an important role in the approximation of long, linear lacerations in the emergency department. This report documents the scientific basis for these continuous closure techniques. In addition, a detailed description of these surgical closure techniques is presented.

Past, present, and future for surgical needles and needle holders

During the last two decades, major advances in surgical needle and needle holder technology have markedly improved surgical wound repair. These advances include quantitative tests for surgical needle and needle holders performance, high nickel maraging stainless steels, compound curved needles, needle sharpening methods, laser-drilled holes for swages, needle:suture ratios of 1:1, and the atraumatic needle holder.