June 1, 2012 — Several government agencies have teamed up to issue a safety communication recommending the use of blunt-tip surgical suture needles to reduce the risk for needlestick injuries ...

Spruce needles are sharp, pointed, and often four-sided. Their cones are cylindrical and hang down from branches. Fir needles are typically short and mostly soft with blunt tips. The cones are ...

“We strongly encourage the use of blunt-tip suture needles when feasible and appropriate to reduce this risk.” “The effectiveness of blunt-tip suture needles for preventing needlestick injuries has ...

The four-page document explains why using blunt-tip needles will reduce the possibility of needlestick injuries. They are not as sharp as standard suture needles; they are FDA-regulated and have ...