Castroviejo N/holder Pencil Handle str 12cm

Clinical Application

This pencil-handle needle holder is designed for delicate suturing tasks where tactile feedback and precise needle placement are critical. Its slim, straight profile and fine jaws make it well suited for ophthalmic procedures (corneal and eyelid sutures), microsurgery, reconstructive and plastic procedures, and other specialty applications that require controlled single-handed needle manipulation in confined operative fields.

Design & Configuration

The pencil-handle (spring-action) design provides a low-profile, single-handed operating technique that enhances fingertip control during fine needle placement and knot tying. The straight 12 cm geometry offers a balance between reach and maneuverability, preserving line-of-sight for the surgeon while allowing access into small or shallow anatomical spaces. The narrow shaft and fine straight jaws minimize tissue obstruction and permit precise orientation of the needle with minimal rotational inertia.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Needle holder (pencil-handle)
• Pattern / model: Castroviejo pencil handle
• Configuration: Straight
• Length: 12 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Fine straight micro jaws for delicate needle control
• Typical use: Ophthalmic, microsurgery, plastic and other fine-suture procedures
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and repeated sterilization cycles. The spring-action pencil handle facilitates immediate opening and fine fingertip control; the instrument is intended for reusable clinical use following appropriate sterilization protocols.

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