Castroviejo Kalt Needle Holder 13.5cm

Clinical Application

This spring-action Castroviejo Kalt needle holder is engineered to provide controlled, tactile needle handling for delicate microsurgical tasks. Its fine jaws are optimized for manipulating small needles and fine monofilament or braided sutures used in ophthalmic procedures, plastic and reconstructive surgery, ENT, vascular anastomosis, and other procedures requiring precision needle placement in confined operative fields.

Design & Configuration

The elongated 13.5 cm profile balances reach and control, allowing the surgeon to access narrow or deep working areas while maintaining a comfortable hand position. The Castroviejo/Kalt spring-action design provides immediate, one-handed opening and closing with high tactile feedback—facilitating delicate passes, small-bite placement, and efficient needle transfer without the encumbrance of a ratchet. The fine micro-jaws concentrate gripping force on a small area of the needle shaft to minimize slippage while reducing tissue trauma from excessive handling.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Needle holder
• Pattern / model: Castroviejo Kalt
• Configuration: Spring-action micro needle holder for single-handed use
• Length: 13.5 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Fine, delicate micro-jaws for small needles and sutures
• Typical surgical use: Ophthalmic, microsurgery, plastic/reconstructive, ENT, vascular suturing
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel with precision-machined jaws to ensure consistent needle seating and minimal play. The spring-action mechanism is engineered for repeated cycles and autoclave reprocessing typical of reusable microsurgical instruments. Surface finish and tolerances are selected to facilitate cleaning and maintain long-term functional reliability.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy