neutral Position
The neutral position provides three important advantages.
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First, it allows the jaws of the instrument to be easily inserted into the trocar.
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Second, it protects both needle tips from inadvertently puncturing tissue.
Neutral Position
Open Position
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Third, the neutral position fully supports the needle. If the jaws are not in the neutral
position and you pull on the suture, you may run the risk of having the needle bend.
You may also risk pulling the needle out of alignment with the empty hole located on
the opposite jaw. If the needle is not properly aligned or the needle is bent, the jaws
may not close, and the needle may need to be unloaded and retrieved manually.