Guide Needle for Wound Closure 18Fr. 20cm

Clinical Application

This guide needle is designed to facilitate percutaneous suture placement and the controlled introduction of closure devices or small-bore drains during wound management. It is used to thread sutures or suture-passing loops through soft tissue in layered closures, to guide drains through an established tract, or to deliver closure hardware in outpatient, ambulatory surgery, and hospital settings where precise needle guidance reduces tissue handling and operative time.

Design & Configuration

The straight 20 cm shaft provides sufficient working length to reach moderate-depth wounds while maintaining tactile feedback for the operator. The 18 Fr diameter provides a balance between lumen size and a low-profile outer diameter, permitting passage of suture carriers or small drainage tubing where needed. The simple, straight geometry supports predictable trajectory when advancing through tissue and allows easy manual manipulation and rotation during placement.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Guide needle for wound closure
• Size: 18 Fr
• Length: 20 cm
• Configuration: Straight shaft for percutaneous guidance
• Typical use: Percutaneous suture passage, guidance of drains and closure devices
• Construction: Stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel with precision finishing to enable smooth passage through tissue. The instrument is designed for repeated use and reprocessing according to facility sterilization protocols to maintain performance over multiple procedures.

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