Use of the Ethicon 1713 suture for McCannel suturing

Abstract

The double-arm, straight-needle Ethicon 1713 suture with its STC6 micropoint spatula needle offers advantages over previously available needles for fixing intraocular lenses. Under certain circumstances, such as securing posterior chamber haptics to the iris, the advantage is significant. However, I recommend a shorter needle than the one presently available. Intracameral injection of sodium hyaluronate (Healon^®) increases the safety of this procedure.