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Their atraumatic profile makes them indispensable in abdominal, thoracic, and reproductive surgery across all species, where tissue integrity and haemostasis are critical to successful outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur taper point needle range is available across a comprehensive selection of absorbable and non-absorbable suture materials, gauges, and needle curvatures, suitable for small animal, large animal, equine, and exotic species surgery. 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