| 摘要 |
<p>A suture (11) comprising a needle (13) including a substantially straight section (17) terminating at one end in a point (21) and a curved section (19) joined to the other end of the straight section. The straight section (17) and the curved section (19) lie in substantially the same plane. The curved section (19) terminates in a proximal end portion, and a filament (15) is coupled to the proximal end portion of the curved section (19). This needle (13) can be used in a method for closing an incision (59) in the sclera (57) or cornea (53) with only a single stitch.</p> |
