SYNETURE EXPANDS BLUNT TIP NEEDLE PORTFOLIO

Syneture, the wound closure business of United States Surgical, today announced the expansion of its ProtectPoint(TM) blunt needle surgical needle product portfolio. These products are designed to optimize physician and nurse safety by helping to reduce the risk of needlestick injuries, while still providing the clinical performance that clinicians require.

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