Table 2 Comparison of diameter and Force in N of the subgroups
Instrument diameter in mm (mean) | Force in N (mean) | |
|---|---|---|
Straight suture retrievers | 2.5 ± 0.4 | 3 ± 4.8 |
Angled suture retrievers | 2.8 ± 0.4 | 24 ± 7.9 |
Straight suture shuttles | 3.0 ± 0 | 17 ± 2 |
Angled suture shuttles | 3.6 ± 0.4 | 19 ± 1.1 |