Clinical Application
Precision needle control for delicate suturing tasks. Commonly used in ophthalmic, microsurgical and microvascular procedures as well as plastic, ENT and other cases requiring fine needle handling and controlled knot tying. The fine jaws are optimized to grasp small needles securely without excessive distortion, enabling accurate passes through fragile tissues and reliable suture placement.
Design & Configuration
The straight, slender shank and short, fine jaws provide direct line-of-sight access to the operative field and precise tip control near the tissue. A locking catch secures the jaws in closed position, offering consistent retention force during needle passage and while tying knots. This configuration reduces slippage and allows the surgeon to transfer or rotate small needles with controlled tactile feedback—important in confined or magnified working environments.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Needle holder (Castroviejo pattern)
- Configuration: Straight with locking catch
- Length: 14 cm
- Tip/jaw: Fine, short needle-holding jaws suitable for small needles and delicate sutures
- Typical use: Ophthalmic and other microsurgical delicate suturing
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable construction
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and repeated reprocessing. The fine jaw geometry is machined to provide a secure grip on small needles while minimizing tissue trauma. Designed for reusable clinical use and routine hospital sterilization cycles.
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