摘要 |
The present disclosure relates to a surgical needle that includes a proximal end adapted for attachment to a surgical filament, a distal end, and a shaft extending therebetween. An outer surface of the shaft includes reduction structure configured and dimensioned to reduce contact between the outer surface and tissue without unnecessarily compromising the structural integrity or strength of the needle. Additionally, the configuration and dimensions of the reduction structure facilitate atraumatic insertion and passage of the surgical needle through the tissue during use.
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