When creating a vascular or intestinal anastomosis (connecting two tubular structures together)the surgeon will typically suture one half of the anastomosis with one half of the suture and the other half of the anastomosis with the other half of the suture.This technique minimizes the drag and wear on the suture material and needle.The correct name for this type of suture and needle is:

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A double-armed suture is a strand of suture material with a needle on each end.These are typically used in vascular surgery for anastomoses.During initial count,the scrub person counts the needles depicted on the outside of the package and recounts with the circulating nurse when the package is opened.

When Creating a Vascular or Intestinal Anastomosis (Connecting Two Tubular