Improper surgical technique in the use of a suturing needle may result in needle breakage. Small needle holders should be used on fine gauge needles and heavy holders on heavy gauge needles to avoid needle breakage because of undue stress. The weakest part of a needle is the eye and the point. Anchor needles are manufactured with a flat area on the shank to facilitate proper clamping with holder and to prevent turning in holder. The needle holder should be applied on the needle flat part about 1/4 of length of needle from the eyed end. DO NOT CLAMP HOLDER DIRECTLY ON THE EYE, OTHERWISE BREAKAGE MAY OCCUR. When withdrawing needle, clamp needle on shank about 1/4 length from the point. DO NOT GRASP NEEDLE POINT, OTHERWISE BREAKAGE MAY OCCUR. “Examine needle carefully after each use. If needle becomes bent or damaged during use, withdraw and discard needle. DO NOT REUSE BENT OR DAMAGED NEEDLE, OTHERWISE BREAKAGE MAY OCCUR.”

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