Clinical Application
Designed for controlled handling of suture needles in procedures that require fine, precise placement in confined or delicate tissues. The short-jawed geometry facilitates needle grasping and manipulation during ophthalmic, plastic, ENT, oral/maxillofacial, and other soft-tissue closures where tactile feedback and minimal needle wobble are important.
Design & Configuration
The ring-handle design with a positive ratchet lock delivers secure needle retention and predictable clamping force. The short, fine jaws align the needle close to the operator's hand, improving control for precise passes and tying in shallow operative fields. At 12 cm overall length the instrument balances fingertip control with sufficient reach for most microsurgical and superficial soft-tissue applications.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Needle holder
- Pattern / model: Boynton
- Configuration: Ring handles with ratchet; short, fine jaws
- Length: 12 cm
- Typical use: Fine soft-tissue and mucosal suturing in confined spaces
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability in repeated sterilization cycles. Robust box-lock hinge and precision-ground jaw alignment maintain consistent needle grip and minimize tip play during use. The instrument is designed for standard hospital sterilization processes and repeated clinical use.
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