The document describes the characteristics of an ideal surgical needle, including that it should be made of high-quality stainless steel to minimize deformation, be as slim as possible without compromising strength to reduce trauma, and be stable, sharp, and rigid enough to penetrate tissue and resist breaking during surgery while carrying suture material, as well as being sterile and corrosion-resistant. It also notes needles have an eye, body, and point, with the body defining the route and point being the cutting part, and that proper technique is required to use needles effectively.

1. NEEDLES

2. Characteristics of the Ideal Needle
• Made of high quality stainless steel (Less deformation during passage
through tissues
• As slim as possible without compromising strength (Less Trauma)
• Stable in the grasp of a needle holder
• Able to carry suture material through tissue with
minimal trauma
• Sharp enough to penetrate tissue with minimal resistance
• Rigid enough to resist breaking during surgery
• Sterile and corrosion - resistant to prevent introduction of
microorganisms or foreign materials into the wound

3. Needle Components
• Eye (Closed eye vs Swagged)
• Body
• Point

4. Body (Route of the needle)

5. Point (Cutting part)

6. How to use