This terminology covers the general definitions of terms specific to stainless steel surgical suture needles.

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1. Scope

1.1 This terminology covers general definitions for surgical needles.

Keywords

needle; stainless steel-surgical applications; surgical; suture needle;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 01.040.11 (Health care technology (Vocabularies)); 11.040.30 (Surgical instruments and materials)

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