Needle Points, Cutting Edges, and Conversion Charts
From conventional, precision, and reverse cutting to taper designs, Corza Medical's needles are designed for optimal performance. Each one is forged from a proprietary stainless steel alloy for maximum strength, ductility, and hardness. Please use the charts below to browse our sutures by needle name, length, curvature, and tip.
To purchase Corza Medical's industry-leading sutures, including Quill Barbed Suture, Sharpoint Plus Surgical Suture, and Sharpoint Microsuture, please apply for a Corza Medical business account. Our customer service team will review and approve your application within 1 business day.
| Needle Type | Point Geometry | Description | Commonly Used For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Conventional Cutting |   | Triangular point with cutting edge on the inner curvature and precision-honed for added sharpness | General skin closure, subcutaneous tissue, sometimes for ophthalmic surgery, plastic or reconstructive surgery |
| Reverse Cutting |  | Triangular point with cutting edge on the outer curvature | Skin closure, ligamentous or fibrous tissues |
| Precision Reverse Cutting |  | Triangular point with cutting edge on the outer curvature and precisioned for added sharpness | Primarily used in plastic surgery for delicate procedures and where a good cosmetic result is desired |
| Taper Point |  | Round shaft, straight or curved, taper point with no cutting edge | Soft tissue closure such as fascia, vascular, gastrointestinal, and most soft tissue below the skin |
| Taper Cutting |  | Four (4) cutting edges with a taper shaft | For penetration through tough tissue |
Precision Conventional Cutting Needles
3/8 Circle
| Corza Medical | Ethicon™ | Covidien™ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC-1 | PC-1 | P-13 |  |
| PC-3 | PC-3 | PC-11 |  |
| PC-5 | PC-5 | PC-12 |  |
Taper Cutting Needles
3/8 Circle
| Corza Medical | Ethicon™ | Covidien™ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC | CC | KV-1 |  |
| CC-1 | CC-1 |  | |
| V-4 | V-4 | KV-4 |  |
1/2 Circle
| Corza Medical | Ethicon™ | Covidien™ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| V-5 | V-5 | KV-5 |  |
| V-7 | V-7 | KV-7 |  |
| V-34 | V-34 | KV-34 |  |
Taper Point Needles
3/8 Circle
| Corza Medical | Ethicon™ | Covidien™ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BV-1 | BV-1 | CV-1 | 
|
| BV | BV | CV | 
|
| C-1 | C-1 | C-11 | 
|
| BB | BB | CV-15 | 
|
1/2 Circle
| Corza Medical | Ethicon™ | Covidien™ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RB-2 | RB-2 | CV-22 |  |
| RB-1 | RB-1 | CV-23 |  |
| SH-1</> | SH-1 | CV-25 |  |
| SH | SH | V-20 |  |
| CT-2 | CT-2 | GS-22 | |
| MO-6 | MO-6 | HGS-22 | |
| MH | MH | V-26 |  |
| CT-1 | CT-1 | GS-21 | |
| CT | CT | GS-24X |  |
| CTX | CTX | GS-25 |  |
5/8 Circle
| Corza Medical | Ethicon™ | Covidien™ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR-6 | UR-6 | GU-46 |  |
| UR-5 | UR-5 | GU-45 |  |
Needle Points, Cutting Edges, and Conversion Charts
From conventional, precision, and reverse cutting to taper designs, Corza Medical's needles are designed for optimal performance. Each one is forged from a proprietary stainless steel alloy for maximum strength, ductility, and hardness. Please use the charts below to browse our sutures by needle name, length, curvature, and tip.
To purchase Corza Medical's industry-leading sutures, including Quill Barbed Suture, Sharpoint Plus Surgical Suture, and Sharpoint Microsuture, please apply for a Corza Medical business account. Our customer service team will review and approve your application within 1 business day.
| Needle Type | Point Geometry | Description | Commonly Used For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Conventional Cutting | | Triangular point with cutting edge on the inner curvature and precision-honed for added sharpness | General skin closure, subcutaneous tissue, sometimes for ophthalmic surgery, plastic or reconstructive surgery |
| Reverse Cutting | | Triangular point with cutting edge on the outer curvature | Skin closure, ligamentous or fibrous tissues |
| Precision Reverse Cutting | | Triangular point with cutting edge on the outer curvature and precisioned for added sharpness | Primarily used in plastic surgery for delicate procedures and where a good cosmetic result is desired |
| Taper Point | | Round shaft, straight or curved, taper point with no cutting edge | Soft tissue closure such as fascia, vascular, gastrointestinal, and most soft tissue below the skin |
| Taper Cutting | | Four (4) cutting edges with a taper shaft | For penetration through tough tissue |
Precision Conventional Cutting Needles
3/8 Circle
| Corza Medical | Ethicon™ | Covidien™ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC-1 | PC-1 | P-13 | |
| PC-3 | PC-3 | PC-11 | |
| PC-5 | PC-5 | PC-12 | |
Taper Cutting Needles
3/8 Circle
| Corza Medical | Ethicon™ | Covidien™ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC | CC | KV-1 | |
| CC-1 | CC-1 | | |
| V-4 | V-4 | KV-4 | |
1/2 Circle
| Corza Medical | Ethicon™ | Covidien™ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| V-5 | V-5 | KV-5 | |
| V-7 | V-7 | KV-7 | |
| V-34 | V-34 | KV-34 | |
Taper Point Needles
3/8 Circle
| Corza Medical | Ethicon™ | Covidien™ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BV-1 | BV-1 | CV-1 |
|
| BV | BV | CV |
|
| C-1 | C-1 | C-11 |
|
| BB | BB | CV-15 |
|
1/2 Circle
| Corza Medical | Ethicon™ | Covidien™ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RB-2 | RB-2 | CV-22 | |
| RB-1 | RB-1 | CV-23 | |
| SH-1</> | SH-1 | CV-25 | |
| SH | SH | V-20 | |
| CT-2 | CT-2 | GS-22 | |
| MO-6 | MO-6 | HGS-22 | |
| MH | MH | V-26 | |
| CT-1 | CT-1 | GS-21 | |
| CT | CT | GS-24X | |
| CTX | CTX | GS-25 | |
5/8 Circle
| Corza Medical | Ethicon™ | Covidien™ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR-6 | UR-6 | GU-46 | |
| UR-5 | UR-5 | GU-45 | |