In one aspect of the invention, a multi-purpose phacoemulsification needlecomprises a needle body disposed about a ceiiterline and has a lumen disposedtherein. The lumen has a first cross-sectional area that is normal to the centerline.The needle further comprises a distal tip comprising an arcuate surface and aface with a port therein. The port has a second cross-sectional area in a planegenerally parallel to the face and is in fluid communication with an internalcavity that has a third cross-sectional area normal to the centerline, the internalcavity being in fluid communication with the lumen. The needle is configuredsuch that the third cross-sectional area is greater than either the first cross-sectionalarea or the second cross-sectional area. In another aspect of the invention,the needle comprises a plurality of fins projecting inwardly from the lumen.
